Legal Opinion
State v. Hanson
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
Decided June 24, 1980No. 79-568-CRPublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.
This is an appeal by the state of an order discharging Ernest M. Hanson from commitment under ch. 975, Stats. (1977), the Wisconsin Sex Crimes Law. This law provides that periodic examinations must take place at least yearly following the commitment. Sec. 975.09, Stats. If the state fails to give an examination, the sanction is not automatic discharge, but the offender may petition the court for discharge, and the court must discharge the offender unless it appears there is a necessity for further control. This appeal involves the questions of: (1) Who has the burden at this hearing, and (2)…
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