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Waukesha County Department of Health & Human Services v. C.O., 2025AP2640, 5/6/26, District II (ineligible for publication); case activity
COA affirms an order continuing “Cathy’s” protective placement based on concerns about her lack of independence and alcoholism.
COA affirms extending involuntary commitment based on history of not taking medication and suicidal ideation.
Walworth County v. D.J.F., 2025AP2522, 5/6/26, District II (ineligible for publication); case activity
The COA affirmed the circuit court’s order extending D.J.F.’s involuntary commitment because there was a substantial likelihood he would be a proper subject for commitment if treatment were withdrawn given his history of not taking medication for schizoaffective disorder unless court ordered.
COA finds motorist not in Miranda custody during traffic stop
State of Wisconsin v. Kara S. Kluck, 2023AP952-CR, 5/7/26, District IV (ineligible for publication); case activity
Despite the presence of multiple officers, COA finds the test for custody is not satisfied by this interaction and affirms.
COA finds evidence supports TPR dispositional order and affirms
Marquette Department of Human Services v. B.L.J., 2026AP400-402, 5/7/26, District IV (ineligible for publication); case activity
In yet another decision applying the deferential standard of review to a TPR dispositional order, COA rejects the appellant’s arguments which ignore that standard of review.