Fond du Lac County v. Helen E. F.

¶ 1. We review a published decision of the court of appeals1 reversing an order of the circuit court for Fond du Lac County, Richard J. Nuss, Judge.

¶ 2. We are asked to decide whether Helen E.F. ("Helen") may be involuntarily committed under Wis. Stat. ch. 51 (2009-10).2 After reviewing chs. 51 and 55, we hold that Helen is more appropriately treated under the provisions provided in ch. 55 rather than those in ch. 51. Because Helen's disability is likely to be permanent, she is a proper subject for protective placement and services under ch. 55, which allows for her care in *503a facility more…