55.18(1)(bm) (bm) If the individual is subject to an order for involuntary administration of psychotropic medication under s. 55.14, the review under par. (a) shall be conducted simultaneously with the review under s. 55.19.

55.18(1)(c) (c) The review under par. (a) may not be conducted by a person who is an employee of the facility in which the individual resides.

55.18(1m) (1m) County agreement. The county of residence of an individual whose placement is in a different county may enter into an agreement with that county under which the county of the individual's placement performs all or part of the duties of the county of residence under this section.

55.18(2) (2) Guardian ad litem appointment and report. After a county department has filed a report with a court under sub. (1) (a) 1., the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem in accordance with s. 757.48 (1). The guardian ad litem shall do all of the following:

55.18(2)(a) (a) Review the report filed under sub. (1) (a) 1., the report required under s. 54.25 (1) (a), and any other relevant reports on the individual's condition and placement.

55.18(2)(b) (b) Meet with the individual and contact the individual's guardian and orally explain to the individual and guardian all of the following:

55.18(2)(b)1. 1. The procedure for review of protective placement.

55.18(2)(b)2. 2. The right of the individual to appointment of legal counsel under sub. (3) (c).

55.18(2)(b)3. 3. The right to an evaluation under sub. (3) (b).

55.18(2)(b)4. 4. The contents of the report under sub. (1) (a) 1.

55.18(2)(b)5. 5. That a change in or termination of protective placement may be ordered by the court.

55.18(2)(b)6. 6. The right to a hearing under sub. (3) (d) and an explanation that the individual or the individual's guardian may request a hearing that meets the requirements under s. 55.10 (2) to (4).

55.18(2)(c) (c) Provide the information required under par. (b) to the individual and to the individual's guardian in writing.

55.18(2)(d) (d) Review the individual's condition, placement, and rights with the individual's guardian.

55.18(2)(e) (e) Ascertain whether the individual wishes to exercise any of his or her rights under sub. (3) (b), (c), or (d)

55.18(2)(f) (f) Within 30 days after appointment, file with the court a written report based on information obtained under this subsection and any other evaluations or records of the individual. The report shall discuss whether the individual appears to continue to meet the standards for protective placement under s. 55.08 (1) and whether the protective placement is in the least restrictive environment that is consistent with the individual's needs. The report shall also state whether any of the following apply:

55.18(2)(f)1. 1. An evaluation under sub. (3) (b) is requested by the individual or the individual's guardian ad litem or guardian.

55.18(2)(f)2. 2. The individual or the individual's guardian requests modification or termination of the protective placement.

55.18(2)(f)3. 3. The individual or the individual's guardian requests or the guardian ad litem recommends that legal counsel be appointed for the individual.

55.18(2)(f)4. 4. The individual or the individual's guardian or guardian ad litem requests a hearing that meets the requirements of s. 55.10 (2) to (4) for the individual.

55.18(2)(g) (g) Certify to the court that he or she has complied with the requirements of pars. (a) to (e).

55.18(3) (3) Court review of reports; hearing; order.

55.18(3)(a) (a) The court that ordered protective placement for an individual under s. 55.12 shall review the report of the guardian ad litem under sub. (2) (f), the report filed under sub. (1) (a) 1., and the report required under s. 54.25 (1) (a).

55.18(3)(b) (b) The court shall order an evaluation, by a person who is not an employee of the county department of the physical, mental, and social condition of the individual and the service needs of the individual that is independent of the review performed under sub. (1) (a) if any of the following apply:

55.18(3)(b)1. 1. The report required under sub. (1) (a) 1. is not timely filed, or the court determines that the report fails to meet the requirements of sub. (1) (c).

55.18(3)(b)2. 2. Following review of the guardian ad litem's report under sub. (2) (f), the court determines that an independent evaluation for the individual is necessary.

55.18(3)(b)3. 3. The individual or the individual's guardian or guardian ad litem so requests.

55.18(3)(bm) (bm) If an evaluation is ordered under par. (b), it shall be performed at the expense of the individual or, if the individual is indigent, at the expense of the county under sub. (1) (a).

55.18(3)(br) (br) The court shall order that the county department obtain any other necessary information with respect to the individual.