Jefferson County v. Joseph S.

¶ 1. Joseph S. appeals orders entered by the trial court appointing a guardian over his person and his estate, and directing his protective placement in an unlocked residential facility. At the hearing on the guardianship and protective placement petitions, the trial court ordered Joseph removed from the courtroom for making disruptive and profane remarks. Joseph argues that he had a right to be present for the entire hearing under Wis. Stat. §§ 54.44(4) and 55.10 (2007-08).1 He argues that he was not given a required warning that he could be removed, and thus did not forfeit this right to be…