51.14(4)(d)
(d) The court shall hold a hearing on the petition within 21 days after filing of the petition.
51.14(4)(e)
(e) Notice of the hearing under this subsection shall be provided by the court by certified mail, at least 96 hours prior to the hearing, to the minor, the minor's parent or guardian, the minor's counsel and guardian ad litem, if any, and any other interested party known to the court.
51.14(4)(f)
(f) The rules of evidence in civil actions shall apply to any hearing under this section. A record, including written findings of fact and conclusions of law, shall be maintained of the entire proceedings. Findings shall be based on evidence that is clear, satisfactory and convincing.
51.14(4)(g)
(g) After the hearing under this subsection, the court shall issue a written order stating that, notwithstanding the written, informed consent requirement of
s. 51.61 (6), the written, informed consent of the minor, if the minor refuses to provide consent, or the written, informed consent of the parent or guardian, if the parent or guardian refuses to provide consent, is not required for outpatient mental health treatment for the minor if the court finds all of the following:
51.14(4)(g)3.
3. The particular treatment sought is appropriate for the minor and is the least restrictive treatment available.
51.14(4)(g)4.
4. The treatment is in the best interests of the minor.
51.14(5)
(5) Appeal. Any person who is aggrieved by a determination or order under
sub. (4) and who is directly affected by the determination or order may appeal to the court of appeals under
s. 809.40.
51.14(6)
(6) Finding or order not a finding of mental illness. A finding or order under this section does not constitute a finding of mental illness.
51.14 History
History: 1987 a. 367;
1995 a. 77.
51.14 Note
NOTE: 1987 Wis. Act 367, that created this section, contains a prefatory note and an explanatory note following the section.
51.15
51.15
Emergency detention. 51.15(1)(a)(a) A law enforcement officer or other person authorized to take a child into custody under
ch. 48 or
938 may take an individual into custody if the officer or person has cause to believe that such individual is mentally ill or, except as provided in
subd. 5., is drug dependent or developmentally disabled, and that the individual evidences any of the following:
51.15 Note
NOTE: Par. (a) (intro.) is shown as affected by two acts of the 1995 legislature and as merged by the revisor under s. 13.93 (2) (c).
Effective date note
NOTE: Par. (a) (intro.) is repealed and recreated eff. 12-1-01 by
1995 Wis. Act 292 to read:
Effective date text
(a) A law enforcement officer or other person authorized to take a child into custody under ch. 48 may take an individual into custody if the officer or person has cause to believe that such individual is mentally ill, drug dependent or developmentally disabled, and that the individual evidences any of the following:
51.15(1)(a)1.
1. A substantial probability of physical harm to himself or herself as manifested by evidence of recent threats of or attempts at suicide or serious bodily harm.
51.15(1)(a)2.
2. A substantial probability of physical harm to other persons as manifested by evidence of recent homicidal or other violent behavior on his or her part, or by evidence that others are placed in reasonable fear of violent behavior and serious physical harm to them, as evidenced by a recent overt act, attempt or threat to do serious physical harm on his or her part.
51.15(1)(a)3.
3. A substantial probability of physical impairment or injury to himself or herself due to impaired judgment, as manifested by evidence of a recent act or omission. The probability of physical impairment or injury is not substantial under this subdivision if reasonable provision for the individual's protection is available in the community and there is a reasonable probability that the individual will avail himself or herself of these services or, in the case of a minor, if the individual is appropriate for services or placement under
s. 48.13 (4) or
(11) or
938.13 (4). Food, shelter or other care provided to an individual who is substantially incapable of obtaining the care for himself or herself, by any person other than a treatment facility, does not constitute reasonable provision for the individual's protection available in the community under this subdivision.
51.15(1)(a)4.
4. Behavior manifested by a recent act or omission that, due to mental illness or drug dependency, he or she is unable to satisfy basic needs for nourishment, medical care, shelter or safety without prompt and adequate treatment so that a substantial probability exists that death, serious physical injury, serious physical debilitation or serious physical disease will imminently ensue unless the individual receives prompt and adequate treatment for this mental illness or drug dependency. No substantial probability of harm under this subdivision exists if reasonable provision for the individual's treatment and protection is available in the community and there is a reasonable probability that the individual will avail himself or herself of these services, if the individual can receive protective placement under
s. 55.06 or, in the case of a minor, if the individual is appropriate for services or placement under
s. 48.13 (4) or
(11) or
938.13 (4). The individual's status as a minor does not automatically establish a substantial probability of death, serious physical injury, serious physical debilitation or serious disease under this subdivision. Food, shelter or other care provided to an individual who is substantially incapable of providing the care for himself or herself, by any person other than a treatment facility, does not constitute reasonable provision for the individual's treatment or protection available in the community under this subdivision.
51.15(1)(a)5.
5. For an individual, other than an individual who is believed to be drug dependent or developmentally disabled, all of the following:
51.15(1)(a)5.a.
a. After the advantages and disadvantages of and alternatives to accepting a particular medication or treatment have been explained to him or her and because of mental illness, either incapability of expressing an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of accepting medication or treatment and the alternatives, or substantial incapability of applying an understanding of the advantages, disadvantages and alternatives to his or her mental illness in order to make an informed choice as to whether to accept or refuse medication or treatment.
51.15(1)(a)5.b.
b. A substantial probability, as demonstrated by both the individual's treatment history and his or her recent acts or omissions, that the individual needs care or treatment to prevent further disability or deterioration and a substantial probability that he or she will, if left untreated, lack services necessary for his or her health or safety and suffer severe mental, emotional or physical harm that will result in the loss of the individual's ability to function independently in the community or the loss of cognitive or volitional control over his or her thoughts or actions. The probability of suffering severe mental, emotional or physical harm is not substantial under this
subd. 5. b. if reasonable provision for the individual's care or treatment is available in the community and there is a reasonable probability that the individual will avail himself or herself of these services or if the individual is appropriate for protective placement under
s. 55.06. Food, shelter or other care that is provided to an individual who is substantially incapable of obtaining food, shelter or other care for himself or herself by any person other than a treatment facility does not constitute provision for the individual's care or treatment in the community reasonable under this
subd. 5. b. The individual's status as a minor does not automatically establish a substantial probability of suffering severe mental, emotional or physical harm under this
subd. 5. b.
51.15(1)(a)5.c.
c. This subdivision does not apply after November 30, 2001.
51.15(1)(b)
(b) The officer's or other person's belief shall be based on any of the following:
51.15(1)(b)1.
1. A specific recent overt act or attempt or threat to act or omission by the individual which is observed by the officer or person.
51.15(1)(b)2.
2. A specific recent overt act or attempt or threat to act or omission by the individual which is reliably reported to the officer or person by any other person, including any probation and parole agent authorized by the department of corrections to exercise control and supervision over a probationer or parolee.
51.15(1)(c)1.1. If proposed detention or detention of an individual under
par. (a) is based on
par. (a) 5., the proposed detention or detention shall be reviewed and approved or disapproved by the attorney general or by his or her designee prior to or within 12 hours after the detention.
51.15(1)(c)2.
2. If the attorney general or his or her designee disapproves or fails to act with respect to a proposed detention under
subd. 1., the individual may not be detained based on
par. (a) 5. If the attorney general or his or her designee disapproves or fails to act with respect to a detention under
subd. 1., the individual shall be released.
51.15(1)(c)4.
4. This paragraph does not apply after November 30, 2001.
51.15(2)
(2) Facilities for detention. The law enforcement officer or other person authorized to take a child into custody under
ch. 48 shall transport the individual, or cause him or her to be transported, for detention and for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment if permitted under
sub. (8) to any of the following facilities:
51.15 Note
NOTE: Sub. (2) (intro.) is shown as affected by two acts of the 1995 legislature and as merged by the revisor under s. 13.93 (2) (c).
51.15(2)(a)
(a) A hospital which is approved by the department as a detention facility or under contract with a county department under
s. 51.42 or
51.437, or an approved public treatment facility;
51.15(2)(b)
(b) A center for the developmentally disabled;
51.15(2)(d)
(d) An approved private treatment facility, if the facility agrees to detain the individual.
51.15(3)
(3) Custody. Upon arrival at the facility, the individual is deemed to be in the custody of the facility.
51.15(4)
(4) Detention procedure; Milwaukee county. 51.15(4)(a)(a) In counties having a population of 500,000 or more, the law enforcement officer or other person authorized to take a child into custody under
ch. 48 shall sign a statement of emergency detention which shall provide detailed specific information concerning the recent overt act, attempt or threat to act or omission on which the belief under
sub. (1) is based and the names of the persons observing or reporting the recent overt act, attempt or threat to act or omission. The law enforcement officer or other person is not required to designate in the statement whether the subject individual is mentally ill, developmentally disabled or drug dependent, but shall allege that he or she has cause to believe that the individual evidences one or more of these conditions if
sub. (1) (a) 1.,
2.,
3. or
4. is believed or mental illness, if
sub. (1) (a) 5. is believed. The law enforcement officer or other person shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, the statement to the detention facility upon the delivery of the individual to it.
Effective date note
NOTE: Par. (a) is repealed and recreated eff. 12-1-01 by
1995 Wis. Act 292 to read:
Effective date text
(a) In counties having a population of 500,000 or more, the law enforcement officer or other person authorized to take a child into custody under ch. 48 shall sign a statement of emergency detention which shall provide detailed specific information concerning the recent overt act, attempt or threat to act or omission on which the belief under sub. (1) is based and the names of the persons observing or reporting the recent overt act, attempt or threat to act or omission. The law enforcement officer is not required to designate in the statement whether the subject individual is mentally ill, developmentally disabled or drug dependent, but shall allege that he or she has cause to believe that the individual evidences one or more of these conditions. The law enforcement officer or other person shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, the statement to the detention facility upon the delivery of the individual to it.
51.15(4)(b)
(b) Upon delivery of the individual, the treatment director of the facility, or his or her designee, shall determine within 24 hours whether the individual shall be detained, or shall be detained, evaluated, diagnosed and treated, if evaluation, diagnosis and treatment are permitted under
sub. (8), and shall either release the individual or detain him or her for a period not to exceed 72 hours after delivery of the individual, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. If the treatment director, or his or her designee, determines that the individual is not eligible for commitment under
s. 51.20 (1) (a), the treatment director shall release the individual immediately, unless otherwise authorized by law. If the individual is detained, the treatment director or his or her designee may supplement in writing the statement filed by the law enforcement officer or other person, and shall designate whether the subject individual is believed to be mentally ill, developmentally disabled or drug dependent, if no designation was made by the law enforcement officer or other person. The director or designee may also include other specific information concerning his or her belief that the individual meets the standard for commitment. The treatment director or designee shall then promptly file the original statement together with any supplemental statement and notification of detention with the court having probate jurisdiction in the county in which the individual was taken into custody. The filing of the statement and notification has the same effect as a petition for commitment under
s. 51.20.
51.15 Note
NOTE: Par. (b) is shown as affected by two acts of the 1995 legislature and as merged by the revisor under s. 13.93 (2) (c).
51.15(5)
(5) Detention procedure; other counties. In counties having a population of less than 500,000, the law enforcement officer or other person authorized to take a child into custody under
ch. 48 shall sign a statement of emergency detention which shall provide detailed specific information concerning the recent overt act, attempt or threat to act or omission on which the belief under
sub. (1) is based and the names of persons observing or reporting the recent overt act, attempt or threat to act or omission. The law enforcement officer or other person is not required to designate in the statement whether the subject individual is mentally ill, developmentally disabled or drug dependent, but shall allege that he or she has cause to believe that the individual evidences one or more of these conditions if
sub. (1) (a) 1.,
2.,
3. or
4. is believed or mental illness, if
sub. (1) (a) 5. is believed. The statement of emergency detention shall be filed by the officer or other person with the detention facility at the time of admission, and with the court immediately thereafter. The filing of the statement has the same effect as a petition for commitment under
s. 51.20. When, upon the advice of the treatment staff, the director of a facility specified in
sub. (2) determines that the grounds for detention no longer exist, he or she shall discharge the individual detained under this section. Unless a hearing is held under
s. 51.20 (7) or
55.06 (11) (b), the subject individual may not be detained by the law enforcement officer or other person and the facility for more than a total of 72 hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
Effective date note
NOTE: Sub. (5) is repealed and recreated eff. 12-1-01 by
1995 Wis. Act 292 to read:
Effective date text
(5) Detention procedure; other counties. In counties having a population of less than 500,000, the law enforcement officer or other person authorized to take a child into custody under ch. 48 shall sign a statement of emergency detention which shall provide detailed specific information concerning the recent overt act, attempt or threat to act or omission on which the belief under sub. (1) is based and the names of persons observing or reporting the recent overt act, attempt or threat to act or omission. The law enforcement officer is not required to designate in the statement whether the subject individual is mentally ill, developmentally disabled or drug dependent, but shall allege that he or she has cause to believe that the individual evidences one or more of these conditions. The statement of emergency detention shall be filed by the officer or other person with the detention facility at the time of admission, and with the court immediately thereafter. The filing of the statement has the same effect as a petition for commitment under s. 51.20. When, upon the advice of the treatment staff, the director of a facility specified in sub. (2) determines that the grounds for detention no longer exist, he or she shall discharge the individual detained under this section. Unless a hearing is held under s. 51.20 (7) or 55.06 (11) (b), the subject individual may not be detained by the law enforcement officer and the facility for more than a total of 72 hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
51.15(6)
(6) Release. If the individual is released, the treatment director or his or her designee, upon the individual's request, shall arrange for the individual's transportation to the locality where he or she was taken into custody.
51.15(7)
(7) Intercounty agreements. Counties may enter into contracts whereby one county agrees to conduct commitment hearings for individuals who are detained in that county but who are taken into custody under this section in another county. Such contracts shall include provisions for reimbursement to the county of detention for all reasonable direct and auxiliary costs of commitment proceedings conducted under this section and
s. 51.20 by the county of detention concerning individuals taken into custody in the other county and shall include provisions to cover the cost of any voluntary or involuntary services provided under this chapter to the subject individual as a result of proceedings or conditional suspension of proceedings resulting from the notification of detention. Where there is such a contract binding the county where the individual is taken into custody and the county where the individual is detained, the statements of detention specified in
subs. (4) and
(5) and the notification specified in
sub. (4) shall be filed with the court having probate jurisdiction in the county of detention, unless the subject individual requests that the proceedings be held in the county in which the individual is taken into custody.
51.15(8)
(8) Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. When an individual is detained under this section, the director and staff of the treatment facility may evaluate, diagnose and treat the individual during detention, if the individual consents. The individual has a right to refuse medication and treatment as provided in
s. 51.61 (1) (g) and
(h). The individual shall be advised of that right by the director of the facility or his or her designee, and a report of any evaluation and diagnosis and of all treatment provided shall be filed by that person with the court.
51.15(9)
(9) Notice of rights. At the time of detention the individual shall be informed by the director of the facility or such person's designee, both orally and in writing, of his or her right to contact an attorney and a member of his or her immediate family, the right to have an attorney provided at public expense, as provided under
s. 967.06 and
ch. 977, if the individual is a child or is indigent, the right to remain silent and that the individual's statements may be used as a basis for commitment. The individual shall also be provided with a copy of the statement of emergency detention.
51.15(10)
(10) Voluntary patients. If an individual has been admitted to an approved treatment facility under
s. 51.10 or
51.13, or has been otherwise admitted to such facility, the treatment director or his or her designee, if conditions exist for taking the individual into custody under
sub. (1), may sign a statement of emergency detention and may detain, or detain, evaluate, diagnose and treat the individual as provided in this section. In such case, the treatment director shall undertake all responsibilities that are required of a law enforcement officer under this section. The treatment director shall promptly file the statement with the court having probate jurisdiction in the county of detention as provided in this section.
51.15(11)
(11) Liability. Any individual who acts in accordance with this section, including making a determination that an individual has or does not have mental illness or evidences or does not evidence a substantial probability of harm under
sub. (1) (a) 1.,
2.,
3. or
4., is not liable for any actions taken in good faith. The good tfaith of the actor shall be presumed in any civil action. Whoever asserts that the individual who acts in accordance with this section has not acted in good faith has the burden of proving that assertion by evidence that is clear, satisfactory and convincing.
51.15(11g)
(11g) Other liability. Subsection (11) applies to a director of a facility, as specified in
sub. (2), or his or her designee, who under a court order evaluates, diagnoses or treats an individual who is confined in a jail, if the individual consents to the evaluation, diagnosis or treatment.
51.15(11m)
(11m) Training. Law enforcement agencies shall designate at least one officer authorized to take an individual into custody under this section who shall attend the in-service training on emergency detention and emergency protective placement procedures offered by a county department of community programs under
s. 51.42 (3) (ar) 4. d., if the county department of community programs serving the law enforcement agency's jurisdiction offers an in-service training program.
51.15(12)
(12) Penalty. Whoever signs a statement under
sub. (4),
(5) or
(10) knowing the information contained therein to be false may be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
51.15 Annotation
See note to 893.80, citing Gordon v. Milwaukee County, 125 W (2d) 62, 370 NW (2d) 803 (Ct. App. 1985).
51.15 Annotation
A mental health worker did not have immunity under sub. (11) for actions regarding a person already in custody and not taken into custody under an emergency detention. Kell v. Raemisch. 190 W (2d) 754, 528 NW (2d) 13 (Ct. App. 1994).
51.15 Annotation
It is inadvisable to treat individuals transported across state lines for emergency medical care differently than other individuals when determining whether emergency detention proceedings should be initiated pursuant to this section.
78 Atty. Gen. 59.
51.15 Annotation
While (7) does not authorize contractual agreements with counties outside of Wisconsin, 51.75 (11), 51.87 (3) and 66.30 (5) each contain legal mechanism through which financial or other responsibility for care and treatment of individuals from such counties may be shared under certain specified circumstances.
78 Atty. Gen. 59.
51.15 Annotation
A law enforcement officer who places an individual under emergency detention is obligated to transport the individual to one of the four categories of facilities listed under sub. (2) until custody of the individual is transferred to the facility.
81 Atty. Gen. 110.
51.20
51.20
Involuntary commitment for treatment. 51.20(1)(a)(a) Except as provided in
pars. (ab),
(am),
(ar) and
(av), every written petition for examination shall allege that all of the following apply to the subject individual to be examined:
51.20(1)(a)1.
1. The individual is mentally ill or, except as provided under
subd. 2. e., drug dependent or developmentally disabled and is a proper subject for treatment.
Effective date note
NOTE: Subd. 1. is repealed and recreated eff. 12-1-01 by
1995 Wis. Act 292 to read:
Effective date text
1. The individual is mentally ill, drug dependent or developmentally disabled and is a proper subject for treatment.
51.20(1)(a)2.
2. The individual is dangerous because he or she does any of the following:
51.20(1)(a)2.a.
a. Evidences a substantial probability of physical harm to himself or herself as manifested by evidence of recent threats of or attempts at suicide or serious bodily harm.
51.20(1)(a)2.b.
b. Evidences a substantial probability of physical harm to other individuals as manifested by evidence of recent homicidal or other violent behavior, or by evidence that others are placed in reasonable fear of violent behavior and serious physical harm to them, as evidenced by a recent overt act, attempt or threat to do serious physical harm. In this
subd. 2. b., if the petition is filed under a court order under
s. 938.30 (5) (c) 1. or
(d) 1., a finding by the court exercising jurisdiction under
chs. 48 and
938 that the child committed the act or acts alleged in the petition under
s. 938.12 or
938.13 (12) may be used to prove that the child exhibited recent homicidal or other violent behavior or committed a recent overt act, attempt or threat to do serious physical harm.
51.20(1)(a)2.c.
c. Evidences such impaired judgment, manifested by evidence of a pattern of recent acts or omissions, that there is a substantial probability of physical impairment or injury to himself or herself. The probability of physical impairment or injury is not substantial under this
subd. 2. c. if reasonable provision for the subject individual's protection is available in the community and there is a reasonable probability that the individual will avail himself or herself of these services, if the individual is appropriate for protective placement under
s. 55.06 or, in the case of a minor, if the individual is appropriate for services or placement under
s. 48.13 (4) or
(11) or
938.13 (4). The subject individual's status as a minor does not automatically establish a substantial probability of physical impairment or injury under this
subd. 2. c. Food, shelter or other care provided to an individual who is substantially incapable of obtaining the care for himself or herself, by a person other than a treatment facility, does not constitute reasonable provision for the subject individual's protection available in the community under this
subd. 2. c.
51.20(1)(a)2.d.
d. Evidences behavior manifested by recent acts or omissions that, due to mental illness, he or she is unable to satisfy basic needs for nourishment, medical care, shelter or safety without prompt and adequate treatment so that a substantial probability exists that death, serious physical injury, serious physical debilitation or serious physical disease will imminently ensue unless the individual receives prompt and adequate treatment for this mental illness. No substantial probability of harm under this
subd. 2. d. exists if reasonable provision for the individual's treatment and protection is available in the community and there is a reasonable probability that the individual will avail himself or herself of these services, if the individual is appropriate for protective placement under
s. 55.06 or, in the case of a minor, if the individual is appropriate for services or placement under
s. 48.13 (4) or
(11) or
938.13 (4). The individual's status as a minor does not automatically establish a substantial probability of death, serious physical injury, serious physical debilitation or serious disease under this
subd. 2. d. Food, shelter or other care provided to an individual who is substantially incapable of obtaining the care for himself or herself, by any person other than a treatment facility, does not constitute reasonable provision for the individual's treatment or protection available in the community under this
subd. 2. d.
51.20(1)(a)2.e.
e. For an individual, other than an individual who is alleged to be drug dependent or developmentally disabled, after the advantages and disadvantages of and alternatives to accepting a particular medication or treatment have been explained to him or her and because of mental illness, evidences either incapability of expressing an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of accepting medication or treatment and the alternatives, or substantial incapability of applying an understanding of the advantages, disadvantages and alternatives to his or her mental illness in order to make an informed choice as to whether to accept or refuse medication or treatment; and evidences a substantial probability, as demonstrated by both the individual's treatment history and his or her recent acts or omissions, that the individual needs care or treatment to prevent further disability or deterioration and a substantial probability that he or she will, if left untreated, lack services necessary for his or her health or safety and suffer severe mental, emotional or physical harm that will result in the loss of the individual's ability to function independently in the community or the loss of cognitive or volitional control over his or her thoughts or actions. The probability of suffering severe mental, emotional or physical harm is not substantial under this
subd. 2. e. if reasonable provision for the individual's care or treatment is available in the community and there is a reasonable probability that the individual will avail himself or herself of these services or if the individual is appropriate for protective placement under
s. 55.06. Food, shelter or other care that is provided to an individual who is substantially incapable of obtaining food, shelter or other care for himself or herself by any person other than a treatment facility does not constitute reasonable provision for the individual's care or treatment in the community under this
subd. 2. e. The individual's status as a minor does not automatically establish a substantial probability of suffering severe mental, emotional or physical harm under this
subd. 2.e. This
subd. 2. e. does not apply after November 30, 2001.
51.20(1)(ab)
(ab) If the individual is an inmate of a prison, jail or other criminal detention facility, the fact that the individual receives food, shelter and other care in that facility may not limit the applicability of
par. (a) to the individual. The food, shelter and other care does not constitute reasonable provision for the individual's protection available in the community.
51.20(1)(ad)1.1. If a petition under
par. (a) is based on
par. (a) 2. e., the petition shall be reviewed and approved by the attorney general or by his or her designee prior to or within 12 hours after the time that it is filed. If the attorney general or his or her designee disapproves or fails to act with respect to the petition, the petition may not be filed. If the attorney general or his or her designee disapproves or fails to act with respect to a petition under this subdivision within 12 hours after the time that it is filed, the individual, if detained under the petition, shall be released and the petition is void.
51.20(1)(ad)2.
2. Subdivision 1. does not apply if the attorney general makes a finding that a court of competent jurisdiction in this state, in a case in which the constitutionality of
par. (a) 2. e. has been challenged, has upheld the constitutionality of
par. (a) 2. e.
51.20(1)(ad)3.
3. This paragraph does not apply after November 30, 2001.
51.20(1)(am)
(am) If the individual has been the subject of inpatient treatment for mental illness, developmental disability or drug dependency immediately prior to commencement of the proceedings as a result of a voluntary admission or a commitment or placement ordered by a court under this section or
s. 55.06 or
971.17 or
ch. 975, or if the individual has been the subject of outpatient treatment for mental illness, developmental disability or drug dependency immediately prior to commencement of the proceedings as a result of a commitment ordered by a court under this section or
s. 971.17 or
ch. 975, the requirements of a recent overt act, attempt or threat to act under
par. (a) 2. a. or
b., a pattern of recent acts or omissions under
par. (a) 2. c. or
e. or recent behavior under
par. (a) 2. d. may be satisfied by a showing that there is a substantial likelihood, based on the subject individual's treatment record, that the individual would be a proper subject for commitment if treatment were withdrawn. If the individual has been admitted voluntarily to an inpatient treatment facility for not more than 30 days prior to the commencement of the proceedings and remains under voluntary admission at the time of commencement, the requirements of a specific recent overt act, attempt or threat to act or pattern of recent acts or omissions may be satisfied by a showing of an act, attempt or threat to act or a pattern of acts or omissions which took place immediately previous to the voluntary admission. If the individual is committed under
s. 971.14 (2) or
(5) at the time proceedings are commenced, or has been discharged from the commitment immediately prior to the commencement of proceedings, acts, attempts, threats, omissions or behavior of the subject individual during or subsequent to the time of the offense shall be deemed recent for purposes of
par. (a) 2.
Effective date note
NOTE: Par. (am) is repealed and recreated eff. 12-1-01 by
1995 Wis. Act 292 to read:
Effective date text
(am) If the individual has been the subject of inpatient treatment for mental illness, developmental disability or drug dependency immediately prior to commencement of the proceedings as a result of a voluntary admission or a commitment or placement ordered by a court under this section or s. 55.06 or 971.17 or ch. 975, or if the individual has been the subject of outpatient treatment for mental illness, developmental disability or drug dependency immediately prior to commencement of the proceedings as a result of a commitment ordered by a court under this section or s. 971.17 or ch. 975, the requirements of a recent overt act, attempt or threat to act under par. (a) 2. a. or b., a pattern of recent acts or omissions under par. (a) 2. c. or recent behavior under par. (a) 2. d. may be satisfied by a showing that there is a substantial likelihood, based on the subject individual's treatment record, that the individual would be a proper subject for commitment if treatment were withdrawn. If the individual has been admitted voluntarily to an inpatient treatment facility for not more than 30 days prior to the commencement of the proceedings and remains under voluntary admission at the time of commencement, the requirements of a specific recent overt act, attempt or threat to act or pattern of recent acts or omissions may be satisfied by a showing of an act, attempt or threat to act or a pattern of acts or omissions which took place immediately previous to the voluntary admission. If the individual is committed under s. 971.14 (2) or (5) at the time proceedings are commenced, or has been discharged from the commitment immediately prior to the commencement of proceedings, acts, attempts, threats, omissions or behavior of the subject individual during or subsequent to the time of the offense shall be deemed recent for purposes of par. (a) 2.
51.20(1)(ar)
(ar) If the individual is an inmate of a state prison, the petition may allege that the inmate is mentally ill, is a proper subject for treatment and is in need of treatment. The petition shall allege that appropriate less restrictive forms of treatment have been attempted with the individual and have been unsuccessful and it shall include a description of the less restrictive forms of treatment that were attempted. The petition shall also allege that the individual has been fully informed about his or her treatment needs, the mental health services available to him or her and his or her rights under this chapter and that the individual has had an opportunity to discuss his or her needs, the services available to him or her and his or her rights with a licensed physician or a licensed psychologist. The petition shall include the inmate's sentence and his or her expected date of release as determined under
s. 302.11. The petition shall have attached to it a signed statement by a licensed physician or a licensed psychologist of a state prison and a signed statement by a licensed physician or a licensed psychologist of a state treatment facility attesting either of the following:
51.20(1)(ar)1.
1. That the inmate needs inpatient treatment at a state treatment facility because appropriate treatment is not available in the prison.
51.20(1)(ar)2.
2. That the inmate's treatment needs can be met on an outpatient basis in the prison.
