State v. Pharm

¶ 1. Frederick L. Pharm appeals from the judgment finding him to be a sexually violent person under Wis. Stat. § 980.01(7), 1 and an order committing him to a secure mental health facility. Pharm also appeals from an order denying his postcommitment motion. Pharm argues that: (1) the chapter 980 petition should be dismissed because there is no indication in the record that the Department of Corrections (DOC), as the agency with the authority to release Pharm from custody, notified the Department of Justice (DOJ) under Wis. Stat. § 980.015 that Pharm met the criteria for commitment, nor is…