51.14(4)(a)(a) Within 21 days after the issuance of the order by the mental health review officer under
sub. (3) or if
sub. (3) (f) applies, the minor or a person acting on behalf of the minor may petition a court assigned to exercise jurisdiction under
chs. 48 and
938 in the county of residence of the minor's parent or guardian for a review of the refusal or inability of the minor's parent or guardian to provide the informed consent for outpatient mental health treatment required under
s. 51.61 (6) or for a review of the provision of informed consent by the parent or guardian despite the minor's refusal.
51.14(4)(b)
(b) The petition in
par. (a) shall conform to the requirements set forth in
sub. (3) (b). If the minor has refused to provide informed consent, a notation of this fact shall be made on the face of the petition.
51.14(4)(c)
(c) If a notation of a minor's refusal to provide informed consent to outpatient mental health treatment appears on the petition, the court shall, at least 7 days prior to the time scheduled for the hearing, appoint counsel to represent the minor if the minor is unrepresented. If the minor's parent or guardian has refused to provide informed consent and the minor is unrepresented, the court shall appoint counsel to represent the minor, if requested by the minor or determined by the court to be in the best interests of the minor.
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 parent or guardian, if the parent or guardian refuses or is unable to provide consent, is not required for outpatient mental health treatment for the minor or that, if the parent or guardian provided informed consent despite the minor's refusal, the outpatient mental health treatment for the minor is appropriate, 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. 809.30.
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(7)
(7) Listing of mental health review officers. The department shall compile a list that specifies the mental health review officers in each county, post the list on the department's Web site, and update the list as necessary.
51.14 Note
NOTE: 1987 Wis. Act 367, which created this section, contains a prefatory note and an explanatory note following the section.
51.15
51.15
Emergency detention. 51.15(1)
(1)
Basis for detention; purpose. 51.15(1)(ag)(ag) The purpose of this section is to provide, on an emergency basis, treatment by the least restrictive means appropriate to the individual's needs, to individuals who meet all of the following criteria:
51.15(1)(ag)1.
1. Are mentally ill, drug dependent, or developmentally disabled.
51.15(1)(ag)3.
3. Are reasonably believed to be unable or unwilling to cooperate with voluntary treatment.
51.15(1)(ar)
(ar) A law enforcement officer or other person authorized to take a child into custody under
ch. 48 or to take a juvenile into custody under
ch. 938 may take an individual into custody if the officer or person has cause to believe that the individual is mentally ill, is drug dependent, or is developmentally disabled, that taking the person into custody is the least restrictive alternative appropriate to the person's needs, and that the individual evidences any of the following:
51.15(1)(ar)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)(ar)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)(ar)3.
3. A substantial probability of physical impairment or injury to himself or herself or other individuals 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)(ar)4.
4. Behavior manifested by a recent act or omission 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 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 may be provided protective placement or protective services under
ch. 55, 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)(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.