Marathon Cnty. v. C. M. L. (In re Mental Commitment of C. M. L.)

STARK, P.J.1

¶1 C.M.L. appeals an order for his involuntary WIS. STAT.ch. 51 commitment. He argues Marathon County failed to present sufficient evidence to prove that he was dangerous to himself or others under WIS. STAT.§ 51.20(1)(a)2. We disagree and affirm.

BACKGROUND

¶2 The circuit court entered an order finding that probable cause existed to temporarily detain C.M.L. after law enforcement filed a statement of emergency detention. Shortly thereafter, the court held a final hearing for involuntary civil commitment, where two court-appointed examiners, psychologist James Black and psychiatrist…