Treglown v. Department of Health & Social Services

Are these parents liable for the maintenance costs of their minor son during his confinement at Central State Hospital on a commitment made pursuant to sec. 957.11 (3), Stats.? The trial judge answered this question, Yes. This court answers the question, No, and this decision sets forth the reasoning for the differing conclusion.

This action is brought under the provisions of sec. 46.10 (2) of the Wisconsin Statutes providing:

“(2) Any . . . patient in any charitable or curative institution of the state ... in which the state is chargeable with all or a part of the patient’s maintenance . . .…