Marathon Cnty. v. D. K. (In re D. K.)
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
1Opinion of the Court
HRUZ, J.1
¶ 1 D.K. (to whom we refer using the pseudonym "Donald," see WIS. STAT. RULE 809.19(1)(g) ) appeals WIS. STAT . ch. 51 orders for involuntary commitment and for involuntary medication and treatment. Donald argues the County2 failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that he was dangerous as defined under WIS. STAT . § 51.20(1)(a) 2.b. We affirm.
¶ 2 Psychologist Dr. Jagdish Dave, the sole witness at Donald's commitment hearing, completed a status evaluation of Donald, which included Dave's reviewing Donald's medical records and interviewing him. From that information, Dave…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- State v. CurielWisconsin Supreme Court · 1999
- Winnebago County v. Christopher S.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 2016
- State v. VerhagenCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 2013