State v. W.R.B.

W.R.B. appeals an order extending a commitment under ch. 51, Stats. Because we conclude that the trial court properly extended W.R.B.’s commitment, we affirm.1

*349W.R.B. was committed under ch. 51, Stats., in May 1985. An extension was secured in November 1985 and again in November 1986. It is the last extension which is the subject of this appeal. While W.R.B. was originally treated on an inpatient basis, he is now treated on an outpatient basis. Further facts will be stated as necessary.

An extension for commitment is petitioned for under sec. 51.20(13)(g)3, Stats. That subsection reads in…