Opinion No. Oag 22-92, (1992)

WILLIAM A. J. DRENGLER, Corporation Counsel Marathon County

You indicate that problems have arisen in your area because certain inpatient facilities have either refused to accept individuals under emergency detention under section 51.15, Stats., or have taken the position that they have the statutory authority to require the law enforcement officer who has detained the individual to transport that individual to another inpatient facility which they designate. You, therefore, ask two questions related to the transportation of individuals by law enforcement officers under chapter 51.

Your first…