State v. Madison

¶ 1. Jesse Madison appeals from a judgment finding he is a sexually violent person, from a commitment order, and from an order denying motions after verdict. Madison argues the trial court erred by giving the jury a general verdict form because he has a statutory and constitutional right to a special verdict form. We affirm the judgment and orders.

Background

¶ 2. The State filed a petition to detain Madison on the ground that he was a sexually violent person, as defined in Wis. Stat. ch. 980. The matter was set for trial. At the jury instructions conference, Madison requested the court to…