Fond Du Lac Cnty. v. S.R.H. (In re S.R.H.)

REILLY, P.J.1

¶ 1 S.R.H. argues that the circuit court erred in denying his request for new counsel or to proceed pro se. As S.R.H.'s request to represent himself was not clear and unequivocal and as the court did not erroneously exercise its discretion in denying new counsel, we affirm.

Background

¶ 2 On February 20, 2018, Fond du Lac County filed a petition pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 51.20 for an extension of commitment.2 S.R.H. was provided counsel on February 22, 2018, and the evidentiary hearing was set for March 13, 2018. On March 8, 2018, S.R.H. filed a motion for an independent evaluation,…