SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1900f 5Section 1900f. 50.92 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,326,96 50.92 (2) The department shall issue a license if the department finds that the
7applicant is fit and qualified and that the hospice meets the requirements of this
8subchapter
ss. 50.90 to 50.981 and the rules promulgated under this subchapter ss.
950.90 to 50.981
.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1900g 10Section 1900g. 50.92 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,326,1611 50.92 (3) The department or the department's designated representative shall
12inspect or investigate a hospice prior to issuance of a license for the hospice except
13as provided in sub. (4) and may inspect or investigate a hospice as the department
14deems necessary, including conducting home visits or a review of health care records
15of any individuals with terminal illness served by the hospice, to determine if any
16person is in violation of this subchapter ss. 50.90 to 50.981.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1900h 17Section 1900h. 50.925 of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,326,23 1850.925 Use of name or advertising prohibited. No entity that is not a
19hospice licensed under this subchapter ss. 50.90 to 50.981 or an applicant for a
20license or a provisional license under this subchapter ss. 50.90 to 50.981 may
21designate itself as a "hospice" or use the word "hospice" to represent or tend to
22represent the entity as a hospice or services provided by the entity as services
23provided by a hospice.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1900i 24Section 1900i. 50.93 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,327,10
150.93 (3) Provisional license. If the applicant has not been previously licensed
2under this subchapter s. 50.92 or if the hospice is not in operation at the time that
3application is made, the department may issue a provisional license. Unless sooner
4suspended or revoked under sub. (4), a provisional license shall be valid for 24
5months from the date of issuance. Within 30 days prior to the termination of a
6provisional license, the department shall fully and completely inspect the hospice
7and, if the hospice meets the applicable requirements for licensure, shall issue a
8regular license under sub. (2). If the department finds that the hospice does not meet
9the requirements for licensure, the department may not issue a regular license under
10sub. (2).
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1900j 11Section 1900j. 50.93 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,327,1712 50.93 (4) (a) The department, after notice to the applicant or licensee, may
13suspend or revoke a license in any case in which the department finds that there has
14been a substantial failure to comply with the requirements of this subchapter ss.
1550.90 to 50.981
or the rules promulgated under this subchapter ss. 50.90 to 50.981.
16No state or federal funds passing through the state treasury may be paid to a hospice
17not having a valid license issued under this section.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1900k 18Section 1900k. 50.97 of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,328,2 1950.97 Right of injunction. The department may, upon the advice of the
20attorney general, who shall represent the department in all proceedings under this
21section, institute an action in the name of the state in the circuit court for Dane
22County for injunctive relief or other process against any licensee, owner, operator,
23administrator or representative of any owner of a hospice for the violation of any of
24the provisions of this subchapter ss. 50.90 to 50.981 or rules promulgated under this

1subchapter
ss. 50.90 to 50.981 if the violation affects the health, safety or welfare of
2individuals with terminal illness.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1900L 3Section 1900L. 50.98 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,328,94 50.98 (1) Any person who violates this subchapter ss. 50.90 to 50.981 or rules
5promulgated under this subchapter ss. 50.90 to 50.981 may be required to forfeit not
6more than $100 for the first violation and may be required to forfeit not more than
7$200 for the 2nd or any later violation within a year. The period shall be measured
8using the dates of issuance of citations of the violations. Each day of violation
9constitutes a separate violation.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1900m 10Section 1900m. 50.981 of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,328,17 1150.981 Fees permitted for a workshop or seminar. If the department
12develops and provides a workshop or seminar relating to the provision of services by
13hospices under this subchapter ss. 50.90 to 50.981, the department may establish a
14fee for each workshop or seminar and impose the fee on registrants for the workshop
15or seminar. A fee so established and imposed shall be in an amount sufficient to
16reimburse the department for the costs directly associated with developing and
17providing the workshop or seminar.".
SB55-SSA1-CA1,328,18 18968. Page 656, line 10: after that line insert:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,328,19 19" Section 1965b. 51.15 (1) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,329,220 51.15 (1) (a) (intro.) A law enforcement officer or other person authorized to
21take a child into custody under ch. 48 or to take a juvenile into custody under ch. 938
22may take an individual into custody if the officer or person has cause to believe that
23such the individual is mentally ill or, except as provided in subd. 5., is drug

1dependent, or is developmentally disabled, and that the individual evidences any of
2the following:
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1965c 3Section 1965c. 51.15 (1) (a) 5. of the statutes is repealed.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1965d 4Section 1965d. 51.15 (1) (c) of the statutes is repealed.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1965e 5Section 1965e. 51.15 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,329,196 51.15 (4) (a) In counties having a population of 500,000 or more, the law
7enforcement officer or other person authorized to take a child into custody under ch.
848 or to take a juvenile into custody under ch. 938 shall sign a statement of
9emergency detention which shall provide detailed specific information concerning
10the recent overt act, attempt, or threat to act or omission on which the belief under
11sub. (1) is based and the names of the persons observing or reporting the recent overt
12act, attempt, or threat to act or omission. The law enforcement officer or other person
13is not required to designate in the statement whether the subject individual is
14mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or drug dependent, but shall allege that he
15or she has cause to believe that the individual evidences one or more of these
16conditions if sub. (1) (a) 1., 2., 3. or 4. is believed or mental illness, if sub. (1) (a) 5.
17is believed
. The law enforcement officer or other person shall deliver, or cause to be
18delivered, the statement to the detention facility upon the delivery of the individual
19to it.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1965f 20Section 1965f. 51.15 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,330,1621 51.15 (5) Detention procedure; other counties. In counties having a
22population of less than 500,000, the law enforcement officer or other person
23authorized to take a child into custody under ch. 48 or to take a juvenile into custody
24under ch. 938 shall sign a statement of emergency detention which that shall provide
25detailed specific information concerning the recent overt act, attempt , or threat to

1act or omission on which the belief under sub. (1) is based and the names of persons
2observing or reporting the recent overt act, attempt, or threat to act or omission. The
3law enforcement officer or other person is not required to designate in the statement
4whether the subject individual is mentally ill, developmentally disabled , or drug
5dependent, but shall allege that he or she has cause to believe that the individual
6evidences one or more of these conditions if sub. (1) (a) 1., 2., 3. or 4. is believed or
7mental illness, if sub. (1) (a) 5. is believed
. The statement of emergency detention
8shall be filed by the officer or other person with the detention facility at the time of
9admission, and with the court immediately thereafter. The filing of the statement
10has the same effect as a petition for commitment under s. 51.20. When, upon the
11advice of the treatment staff, the director of a facility specified in sub. (2) determines
12that the grounds for detention no longer exist, he or she shall discharge the
13individual detained under this section. Unless a hearing is held under s. 51.20 (7)
14or 55.06 (11) (b), the subject individual may not be detained by the law enforcement
15officer or other person and the facility for more than a total of 72 hours, exclusive of
16Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1965g 17Section 1965g. 51.20 (1) (a) 2. e. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,331,1918 51.20 (1) (a) 2. e. For an individual, other than an individual who is alleged to
19be drug dependent or developmentally disabled, after the advantages and
20disadvantages of and alternatives to accepting a particular medication or treatment
21have been explained to him or her and because of mental illness, evidences either
22incapability of expressing an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of
23accepting medication or treatment and the alternatives, or substantial incapability
24of applying an understanding of the advantages, disadvantages, and alternatives to
25his or her mental illness in order to make an informed choice as to whether to accept

1or refuse medication or treatment; and evidences a substantial probability, as
2demonstrated by both the individual's treatment history and his or her recent acts
3or omissions, that the individual needs care or treatment to prevent further
4disability or deterioration and a substantial probability that he or she will, if left
5untreated, lack services necessary for his or her health or safety and suffer severe
6mental, emotional, or physical harm that will result in the loss of the individual's
7ability to function independently in the community or the loss of cognitive or
8volitional control over his or her thoughts or actions. The probability of suffering
9severe mental, emotional, or physical harm is not substantial under this subd. 2. e.
10if reasonable provision for the individual's care or treatment is available in the
11community and there is a reasonable probability that the individual will avail
12himself or herself of these services or if the individual is appropriate for protective
13placement under s. 55.06. Food, shelter, or other care that is provided to an
14individual who is substantially incapable of obtaining food, shelter , or other care for
15himself or herself by any person other than a treatment facility does not constitute
16reasonable provision for the individual's care or treatment in the community under
17this subd. 2. e. The individual's status as a minor does not automatically establish
18a substantial probability of suffering severe mental, emotional, or physical harm
19under this subd. 2. e. This subd. 2. e. does not apply after November 30, 2001.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1965h 20Section 1965h. 51.20 (1) (ad) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,332,321 51.20 (1) (ad) 1. If a petition under par. (a) is based on par. (a) 2. e., the petition
22shall be reviewed and approved by the attorney general or by his or her designee prior
23to or within 12 hours after the time that it is filed. If the attorney general or his or
24her designee disapproves or fails to act with respect to the petition, the petition may
25not be filed. If the attorney general or his or her designee disapproves or fails to act

1with respect to a petition under this subdivision within 12 hours after the time that
2it is filed, the individual, if detained under the petition, shall be released and the
3petition is void.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1965i 4Section 1965i. 51.20 (1) (ad) 3. of the statutes is repealed.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1965j 5Section 1965j. 51.20 (10) (cm) 1. of the statutes is renumbered 51.20 (10) (cm)
6and amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,332,207 51.20 (10) (cm) Prior to or at the final hearing, for individuals for whom a
8petition is filed under sub. (1) (a) 2. e., the county department under s. 51.42 or 51.437
9shall furnish to the court and the subject individual an initial recommended written
10treatment plan that contains the goals of treatment, the type of treatment to be
11provided, and the expected providers. The treatment plan shall address the
12individual's needs for inpatient care, residential services, community support
13services, medication and its monitoring, case management, and other services to
14enable the person to live in the community upon release from an inpatient facility.
15The treatment plan shall contain information concerning the availability of the
16needed services and community treatment providers' acceptance of the individual
17into their programs. The treatment plan is only a recommendation and is not subject
18to approval or disapproval by the court. Failure to furnish a treatment plan under
19this subdivision paragraph does not constitute grounds for dismissal of the petition
20unless the failure is made in bad faith.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1965k 21Section 1965k. 51.20 (10) (cm) 2. of the statutes is repealed.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1965L 22Section 1965L. 51.20 (13) (g) 2d. c. of the statutes is repealed.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1965m 23Section 1965m. 51.30 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,333,424 51.30 (3) (b) An individual's attorney or guardian ad litem and the corporation
25counsel
shall have access to the files and records of the court proceedings under this

1chapter without the individual's consent and without modification of the records in
2order to prepare for involuntary commitment or recommitment proceedings,
3reexaminations, appeals, or other actions relating to detention, admission, or
4commitment under this chapter or ch. 971 or 975.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1965n 5Section 1965n. 51.30 (4) (b) 11. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,333,106 51.30 (4) (b) 11. To the subject individual's counsel or guardian ad litem and
7the corporation counsel
, without modification, at any time in order to prepare for
8involuntary commitment or recommitment proceedings, reexaminations, appeals, or
9other actions relating to detention, admission, commitment, or patients' rights under
10this chapter or ch. 48, 971, or 975.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1965p 11Section 1965p. 51.30 (4) (b) 14. of the statutes is repealed.".
SB55-SSA1-CA1,333,12 12969. Page 656, line 10: after that line insert:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,333,13 13" Section 1966cb. 51.13 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,333,2414 51.13 (1) (a) Except as provided in par. (c) and s. 51.45 (2m), the application for
15voluntary admission of a minor who is under 14 years of age or older to an approved
16inpatient treatment facility for the primary purpose of treatment for alcoholism or
17drug abuse and the application for voluntary admission of a minor who is under 14
18years of age to an approved inpatient treatment facility for the primary purpose of
19treatment for mental illness, developmental disability, alcoholism, or drug abuse

20shall be executed by a parent who has legal custody of the minor or the minor's
21guardian. Any statement or conduct by a minor under the age of 14 who is the subject
22of an application for voluntary admission under this paragraph
indicating that the
23minor does not agree to admission to the facility shall be noted on the face of the
24application and shall be noted in the petition required by sub. (4).
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cc
1Section 1966cc. 51.13 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,334,62 51.13 (1) (b) The application for voluntary admission of a minor who is 14 years
3of age or over older to an approved inpatient treatment facility for the primary
4purpose of treatment for mental illness or developmental disability
shall be executed
5by the minor and a parent who has legal custody of the minor or the minor's guardian,
6except as provided in par. (c) 1.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cd 7Section 1966cd. 51.13 (1) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 51.13 (1) (c) 1. and
8amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,334,219 51.13 (1) (c) 1. If a minor 14 years of age or older wishes to be admitted to an
10approved inpatient treatment facility but a parent with legal custody or the guardian
11refuses to execute the application for admission or cannot be found, or if there is no
12parent with legal custody, the minor or a person acting on the minor's behalf may
13petition the court assigned to exercise jurisdiction under chs. 48 and 938 in the
14county of residence of the parent or guardian for approval of the admission. A copy
15of the petition and a notice of hearing shall be served upon the parent or guardian
16at his or her last-known address. If, after a hearing, the court determines that the
17parent or guardian's consent is of the parent or guardian is being unreasonably
18withheld or, that the parent or guardian cannot be found, or that there is no parent
19with legal custody, and that the admission is proper under the standards prescribed
20in sub. (4) (d), it the court shall approve the minor's admission without the parent
21or guardian's
consent of the parent or guardian.
SB55-SSA1-CA1,334,24 223. The court may, at the minor's request, temporarily approve the admission
23pending hearing on the petition. If a hearing is held under this subsection subd. 1.
24or 2.
, no review or hearing under sub. (4) is required.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966ce 25Section 1966ce. 51.13 (1) (c) 2. of the statutes is created to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,335,11
151.13 (1) (c) 2. If a minor under 14 years of age wishes to be admitted to an
2approved inpatient treatment facility but a parent with legal custody or the guardian
3cannot be found, or if there is no parent with legal custody, the minor or a person
4acting on the minor's behalf may petition the court assigned to exercise jurisdiction
5under chs. 48 and 938 in the county of residence of the parent or guardian for
6approval of the admission. A copy of the petition and a notice of hearing shall be
7served upon the parent or guardian at his or her last-known address. If, after a
8hearing, the court determines that the parent or guardian cannot be found or that
9there is no parent with legal custody, and that the admission is proper under the
10standards prescribed in sub. (4) (d), the court shall approve the minor's admission
11without the consent of the parent or guardian.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cf 12Section 1966cf. 51.13 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,335,1913 51.13 (1) (d) A minor against whom a petition or statement has been filed under
14s. 51.15, 51.20, or 51.45 (12) or (13) may be admitted under this section. The court
15may permit the minor to become a voluntary patient pursuant to under this section
16upon approval by the court of an application executed pursuant to under par. (a), (b),
17or (c), and the judge. The court shall then dismiss the proceedings under s. 51.15,
1851.20, or 51.45 (12) or (13). If a hearing is held under this subsection, no hearing
19under sub. (4) is required.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cg 20Section 1966cg. 51.13 (1) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,336,921 51.13 (1) (e) A minor may be admitted immediately upon the approval of the
22application executed under par. (a) or (b) by the treatment director of the facility or
23his or her designee or, in the case of a center for the developmentally disabled, the
24director of the center or his or her designee, and the director of the appropriate county
25department under s. 51.42 or 51.437 if such the county department is to be

1responsible for the cost of the minor's therapy and treatment. Approval shall be
2based upon an informed professional opinion that the minor is in need of psychiatric
3services or services for developmental disability, alcoholism, or drug abuse, that the
4treatment facility offers inpatient therapy or treatment which that is appropriate for
5the minor's needs, and that inpatient care in the facility is the least restrictive
6therapy or treatment consistent with the minor's needs. In the case of a minor who
7is being admitted for the primary purpose of treatment for alcoholism or drug abuse,
8approval shall also be based on the results of an alcohol or other drug abuse
9assessment that conforms to the criteria specified in s. 938.547 (4).
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966ch 10Section 1966ch. 51.13 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,336,2411 51.13 (2) (a) A minor may be admitted to an inpatient treatment facility
12without complying with the requirements of this section if the admission does not
13involve the department or a county department under s. 51.42 or 51.437, or a contract
14between a treatment facility and the department or between a treatment facility and
15a county department. The application for voluntary admission of a minor who is 14
16years of age or older to an inpatient treatment facility for the primary purpose of
17treatment for alcoholism or drug abuse and the application for voluntary admission
18of a minor who is under 14 years of age to an inpatient treatment facility for the
19primary purpose of treatment for mental illness, developmental disability,
20alcoholism, or drug abuse shall be executed by a parent who has legal custody of the
21minor or by the minor's guardian.
The application for voluntary admission of a minor
22who is 14 years of age or over older to an inpatient treatment facility for the primary
23purpose of treatment for mental illness or developmental disability
shall be executed
24by the minor and a parent who has legal custody of the minor or the minor's guardian.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966ci 25Section 1966ci. 51.13 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,337,10
151.13 (2) (b) Notwithstanding par. (a), any minor who is 14 years of age or older
2and who is admitted to an inpatient treatment facility for the primary purpose of
3treatment of mental illness, or developmental disability, alcoholism or drug abuse
4has the right to be discharged within 48 hours of after his or her request, as provided
5in sub. (7) (b). At the time of admission, any minor who is 14 years of age or older and
6who is admitted to an inpatient treatment facility for the primary purpose of
7treatment for mental illness or developmental disability, and the minor's parent or
8guardian,
shall be informed of this right orally and in writing by the director of the
9hospital or such person's designee. This paragraph does not apply to individuals who
10receive services in hospital emergency rooms.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966ck 11Section 1966ck. 51.13 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,337,1612 51.13 (2) (d) Writing materials for use in requesting a discharge shall be made
13available at all times to all minors who are 14 years of age or older and who are
14admitted under this subsection for the primary purpose of treatment for mental
15illness or developmental disability
. The staff of the facility shall assist such minors
16in preparing or submitting requests for discharge.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cm 17Section 1966cm. 51.13 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,338,218 51.13 (3) (b) A minor 14 years of age or older who has been admitted to an
19inpatient treatment facility for the primary purpose of treatment for mental illness
20or developmental disability, a minor who is voluntarily admitted under sub. (1) (c)
211. or 2.,
and his or her the minor's parent or guardian shall also be informed by the
22director or his or her designee, both orally and in writing, in easily understandable
23language, of the minor's right to request discharge and to be discharged within 48
24hours of the request if no petition or statement is filed for emergency detention,

1emergency commitment, involuntary commitment, or protective placement, and the
2minor's right to consent to or refuse treatment as provided in s. 51.61 (6).
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cn 3Section 1966cn. 51.13 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,338,134 51.13 (3) (c) A minor 14 years of age or older who has been admitted to an
5inpatient facility for the primary purpose of treatment for alcoholism or drug abuse,
6a minor
under 14 years of age who has been admitted to an inpatient treatment
7facility for the primary purpose of treatment for mental illness, developmental
8disability, alcoholism, or drug abuse,
and his or her the minor's parent or guardian
9shall also be informed by the director or his or her designee, both orally and in
10writing, in easily understandable language, of the right of the parent or guardian to
11request the minor's discharge as provided in sub. (7) (b) and
of the minor's right to
12a hearing to determine continued appropriateness of the admission as provided in
13sub. (7) (c).
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cp 14Section 1966cp. 51.13 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,338,2215 51.13 (4) (a) (intro.) Within 3 days of after the admission of a minor under sub.
16(1), or within 3 days of after application for admission of the minor, whichever occurs
17first, the treatment director of the facility to which the minor is admitted or, in the
18case of a center for the developmentally disabled, the director of the center, shall file
19a verified petition for review of the admission in the court assigned to exercise
20jurisdiction under chs. 48 and 938 in the county in which the facility is located. A
21copy of the application for admission and of any relevant professional evaluations
22shall be attached to the petition. The petition shall contain all of the following:
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cr 23Section 1966cr. 51.13 (4) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,338,2524 51.13 (4) (c) A copy of the petition shall be provided by the petitioner to the
25minor and his or her parents or guardian within 5 days of after admission.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966ct
1Section 1966ct. 51.13 (4) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,340,22 51.13 (4) (d) Within 5 days of after the filing of the petition, the court assigned
3to exercise jurisdiction under chs. 48 and 938 shall determine, based on the
4allegations of the petition and accompanying documents, whether the admission is
5voluntary on the part of the minor if the minor is 14 years of age or older and
whether
6there is a prima facie showing that the minor is in need of psychiatric services, or
7services for developmental disability, alcoholism, or drug abuse, that the treatment
8facility offers inpatient therapy or treatment which that is appropriate to the minor's
9needs, and that inpatient care in the treatment facility is the least restrictive therapy
10or treatment consistent with the needs of the minor, and, if the minor is 14 years of
11age or older and has been admitted to the treatment facility for the primary purpose
12of treatment for mental illness or developmental disability, whether the admission
13is voluntary on the part of the minor
. If such a showing is made, the court shall
14permit voluntary admission. If the court is unable to make such those
15determinations based on the petition and accompanying documents, it shall the
16court may
dismiss the petition as provided in par. (h); or order additional information
17to be produced as it deems necessary for the court to make such review, and make
18such
those determinations within 14 days of after admission or application for
19admission, whichever is sooner; or it may hold a hearing within 14 days of after
20admission or application for admission, whichever is sooner. If a notation of the
21minor's unwillingness appears on the face of the petition, or if a hearing has been
22requested by the minor, or by the minor's counsel, parent, or guardian, the court shall
23hold a hearing to review the admission within 14 days of after admission or
24application for admission, whichever is sooner, and shall appoint counsel to

1represent the minor if the minor is unrepresented. If the court deems considers it
2necessary, it the court shall also appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the minor.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cv 3Section 1966cv. 51.13 (4) (g) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,340,194 51.13 (4) (g) (intro.) If the court finds that the minor is in need of psychiatric
5services or services for developmental disability, alcoholism, or drug abuse in an
6inpatient facility, and that the inpatient facility to which the minor is admitted offers
7therapy or treatment that is appropriate for the minor's needs and that is the least
8restrictive therapy or treatment consistent with the minor's needs , and, in the case
9of a minor aged 14 or older who is being admitted for the primary purpose of
10treatment for mental illness or developmental disability, that
the application is
11voluntary on the part of the minor, the court shall permit voluntary admission. If the
12court finds that the therapy or treatment in the inpatient facility to which the minor
13is admitted is not appropriate or is not the least restrictive therapy or treatment
14consistent with the minor's needs, the court may order placement in or transfer to
15another more appropriate or less restrictive inpatient facility, except that the court
16may not permit or order placement in or transfer to the northern or southern centers
17for the developmentally disabled of a minor unless the department gives approval
18for the placement or transfer, and if the order of the court is approved by all of the
19following if applicable:
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cvv 20Section 1966cvv. 51.13 (4) (g) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,340,2221 51.13 (4) (g) 1. The minor if he or she is aged 14 or older and is being admitted
22for the primary purpose of treatment for mental illness or developmental disability
.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cw 23Section 1966cw. 51.13 (6) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,341,724 51.13 (6) (a) A minor may be admitted to an inpatient treatment facility
25without review of the application under sub. (4) for diagnosis and evaluation or for

1dental, medical, or psychiatric services for a period not to exceed 12 days. The
2application for short-term admission of a minor shall be executed by the minor's
3parent or guardian, and by the minor if he or she, if the minor is 14 years of age or
4older and is being admitted for the primary purpose of diagnosis, evaluation, or
5services for mental illness or developmental disability, by the minor
. A minor may
6not be readmitted to an inpatient treatment facility for psychiatric services under
7this paragraph within 120 days of a previous admission under this paragraph.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cx 8Section 1966cx. 51.13 (7) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,341,209 51.13 (7) (a) If a minor is admitted to an inpatient treatment facility while
10under 14 years of age, and if upon reaching age 14 is in need of further inpatient care
11and treatment primarily for mental illness or developmental disability, the director
12of the facility shall request the minor and the minor's parent or guardian to execute
13an application for voluntary admission. Such an application may be executed within
1430 days prior to a minor's 14th birthday. If the application is executed, a petition for
15review shall be filed in the manner prescribed in sub. (4), unless such a review has
16been held within the last 120 days. If the application is not executed by the time of
17the minor's 14th birthday, the minor shall be discharged unless a petition or
18statement is filed for emergency detention, emergency commitment, involuntary
19commitment, or protective placement by the end of the next day in which the court
20transacts business.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cy 21Section 1966cy. 51.13 (7) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,342,1122 51.13 (7) (b) Any minor 14 years of age or over older who is voluntarily admitted
23under this section for the primary purpose of treatment for mental illness or
24developmental disability, and any minor who is voluntarily admitted under sub. (1)
25(c) 1. or 2.,
may request discharge in writing. In the case of a minor 14 years of age

1or older who is voluntarily admitted under this section for the primary purpose of
2treatment for alcoholism or drug abuse or a minor under 14 years of age who is
3voluntarily admitted under this section for the primary purpose of treatment for
4mental illness, developmental disability, alcoholism, or drug abuse, the parent or
5guardian of the minor may make the request.
Upon receipt of any form of written
6request for discharge from a minor, the director of the facility in which the minor is
7admitted shall immediately notify the minor's parent or guardian. The minor shall
8be discharged within 48 hours after submission of the request, exclusive of
9Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, unless a petition or statement is filed for
10emergency detention, emergency commitment, involuntary commitment, or
11protective placement.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966cz 12Section 1966cz. 51.13 (7) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,343,1013 51.13 (7) (c) Any minor 14 years of age or older who is voluntarily admitted
14under this section for the primary purpose of treatment for alcoholism or drug abuse,
15and who is not discharged under par. (b), and any minor
under 14 years of age who
16is voluntarily admitted under this section for the primary purpose of treatment for
17mental illness, developmental disability, alcoholism, or drug abuse, and who is not
18discharged under par. (b),
may submit a written request to the court for a hearing
19to determine the continued appropriateness of the admission. If the director or staff
20of the inpatient treatment facility to which a minor under the age of 14 described in
21this paragraph
is admitted observes conduct by the minor which that demonstrates
22an unwillingness to remain at the facility, including but not limited to a written
23expression of opinion or unauthorized absence, the director shall file a written
24request with the court to determine the continued appropriateness of the admission.
25A request which that is made personally by a minor under this paragraph shall be

1signed by the minor but need not be written or composed by him or her the minor.
2A request for a hearing under this paragraph which that is received by staff or the
3director of the facility in which the child is admitted shall be filed with the court by
4the director. The court shall order a hearing upon request if no hearing concerning
5the minor's admission has been held within 120 days of after receipt of the request.
6The court shall appoint counsel and, if the court deems considers it necessary, a
7guardian ad litem to represent the minor and if a hearing is held shall hold the
8hearing within 14 days of after the request, unless the parties agree to a longer
9period. After the hearing, the court shall make disposition of the matter in the
10manner provided in sub. (4).
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1966r 11Section 1966r. 51.22 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,343,1812 51.22 (2) Voluntary Except as provided in s. 51.13 (2), voluntary admissions
13under ss. 51.10, 51.13, and 51.45 (10) shall be through the county department under
14s. 51.42 or 51.437 serving the person's county of residence, or through the
15department if the person to be admitted is a nonresident of this state. Admissions
16through a county department under s. 51.42 or 51.437 shall be made in accordance
17with s. 51.42 (3) (as) 1. or 51.437 (4rm) (a). Admissions through the department shall
18be made in accordance with sub. (3).
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1967f 19Section 1967f. 51.35 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,344,2120 51.35 (3) (a) A licensed psychologist of a secured correctional facility or, a
21secured child caring institution, or a secured group home, or a licensed physician of
22the department of corrections, who has reason to believe that any individual confined
23in the secured correctional facility, secured child caring institution , or secured group
24home is, in his or her opinion, in need of services for developmental disability,
25alcoholism, or drug dependency or in need of psychiatric services, and who has

1obtained voluntary consent to make a transfer for treatment, shall make a report,
2in writing, to the superintendent of the secured correctional facility, secured child
3caring institution, or secured group home, stating the nature and basis of the belief
4and verifying the consent. In the case of a minor age 14 and over or older who is in
5need of services for developmental disability or who is in need of psychiatric services
,
6the minor and the minor's parent or guardian shall consent unless the minor is
7admitted under s. 51.13 (1) (c); and in 1. In the case of a minor age 14 or older who
8is in need of services for alcoholism or drug dependency or a minor
under the age of
914 who is in need of services for developmental disability, alcoholism, or drug
10dependency or in need of psychiatric services
, only the minor's parent or guardian
11need consent unless the minor is admitted under s. 51.13 (1) (c). The superintendent
12shall inform, orally and in writing, the minor and the minor's parent or guardian,
13that transfer is being considered and shall inform them of the basis for the request
14and their rights as provided in s. 51.13 (3). If the department of corrections, upon
15review of a request for transfer, determines that transfer is appropriate, that
16department shall immediately notify the department of health and family services
17and, if the department of health and family services consents, the department of
18corrections may immediately transfer the individual. The department of health and
19family services shall file a petition under s. 51.13 (4) (a) in the court assigned to
20exercise jurisdiction under chs. 48 and 938 of the county where the treatment facility
21is located.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1967g 22Section 1967g. 51.35 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,345,1623 51.35 (3) (b) The court assigned to exercise jurisdiction under chs. 48 and 938
24shall determine, based on the allegations of the petition and accompanying
25documents, whether the transfer is voluntary on the part of the minor if he or she is

1aged 14 or over, and
whether the transfer of the minor to an inpatient facility is
2appropriate and consistent with the needs of the minor. In the event that and, if the
3minor is 14 years of age or older and is being transferred for the purpose of receiving
4services for developmental disability or psychiatric services, whether the transfer is
5voluntary on the part of the minor. If
the court is unable to make such those
6determinations based on the petition and accompanying documents, it shall the
7court may
order additional information to be produced as it deems necessary to make
8such review, and make such those determinations within 14 days of after admission,
9or it the court may hold a hearing within 14 days of after admission. If a notation
10of the minor's unwillingness appears on the face of the petition, or that if a hearing
11has been requested by the minor, or by the minor's counsel, guardian ad litem,
12parent, or guardian, the court shall hold a hearing and appoint counsel or a guardian
13ad litem for the minor as provided in s. 51.13 (4) (d). At the conclusion of the hearing,
14the court shall approve or disapprove the request for transfer. If the minor is under
15the continuing jurisdiction of the court of another county, the court may order the
16case transferred together with all appropriate records to that court.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1967h 17Section 1967h. 51.35 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-SSA1-CA1,346,818 51.35 (3) (c) A licensed psychologist of a secured correctional facility or, a
19secured child caring institution, or a secured group home, or a licensed physician of
20the department of corrections, who has reason to believe that any individual confined
21in the secured correctional facility, secured child caring institution , or secured group
22home, in his or her opinion, is mentally ill, drug dependent, or developmentally
23disabled and is dangerous as described in s. 51.20 (1) (a) 2. a., b., c., or d., is mentally
24ill, is dangerous, and satisfies the standard under s. 51.20 (1) (a) 2. e., or is an
25alcoholic and is dangerous as described in s. 51.45 (13) (a) 1. and 2., shall file a written

1report with the superintendent of the secured correctional facility, secured child
2caring institution, or secured group home, stating the nature and basis of the belief.
3If the superintendent, upon review of the allegations in the report, determines that
4transfer is appropriate, he or she shall file a petition according to s. 51.20 or 51.45
5in the court assigned to exercise jurisdiction under chs. 48 and 938 of the county
6where the secured correctional facility, secured child caring institution, or secured
7group home is located. The court shall hold a hearing according to procedures
8provided in s. 51.20 or 51.45 (13).
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