Outagamie County Department of Health and Human Services v. Gregory M., 2011AP1978, District 3, 1/31/12 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Gregory M.: Suzanne L. Hagopian, SPD, Madison Appellate; case activity Evidence held sufficient to support a “primary need for residential care and custody,” § 55.08(1)(a), notwithstanding that ” Gregory is able to perform most… Read more
C. Ch. 55, Protective placement
Dane County v. Kelly M., 2011 WI App 69 (recommended for publication); for Kelly M.: Ruth N. Westmont, Ashley J. Richter; case activity Kelly M. appeals a commitment order premised on the “fifth standard,” inability by reason of mental illness to understand the advantages and disadvantages of medication or treatment for the mental illness. ¶3 We conclude as follows: (1)… Read more
Fond du Lac County v. Helen E. F., 2011 WI App 72(recommended for publication), affirmed 2012 WI 50; for Helen E.F.: Donald T. Lang, SPD, Madison Appellate; case activity Alzheimer’s disease is not a qualifying mental condition for purposes of ch. 51 commitment, therefore Helen E.F. is not a proper subject for treatment as a… Read more
Rock County v. Donald G., 2010AP2444, District 4, 2/17/11 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Donald G.: Steven D. Grunder, SPD, Madson Appellate; case activity Concededly proper placement at Mendota under concurrent chs. 51 (mental health commitment) and 55 (protective placement) needn’t account for future termination should ch. 51 commitment later be… Read more
Jefferson County v. Joseph S., 2010 WI App 160 (recommended for publication); for Joseph S.: Margaret A. Maroney, SPD, Madison Appellate Failure of trial court to warn guardianship respondent of possibility of removal from courtroom for disruptive behavior prior to ordering his removal deprived court of competency to proceed. ¶5 A determination that a person “is… Read more
Waukesha County v. Genevieve M., 2009 WI App 173 For Genevieve M.: Lora B. Cerone, SPD, Madison Appellate Issue/Holding: Although a ch. 54 guardianship appeal is decided by a 3-judge and ch. 55 protective placement by a 1-judge panel, when the 2 were commenced and decided under a single trial court case number, the appeal… Read more
Dunn County v. Judy K., 2002 WI 87, on certification Issue: Whether a county is required to find an fund an appropriate placement under § 55.06(9)(a). Holding: ¶28. We therefore determine that in protective placements pursuant to § 55.06(9)(a), counties must make an affirmative showing of a good faith, reasonable effort to find an appropriate placement and to secure… Read more
Kindcare, Inc. v. Judith G., 2002 WI App 36 Issue/Holding: ¶3 The issue presented by this appeal is whether the circuit court loses competence to adjudicate a person’s need for protective placement if the probable-cause hearing is not held within seventy-two hours after the person was taken into custody, or whether, as the trial court… Read more
