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View all >COA rejects attempt to distinguish SCOW precedent and finds dangerousness in Ch. 51
Washington County v. P.B.T., 2026AP1230, 9/23/26, District II (ineligible for publication); case activity
Although P.B.T. tries to argue that the plain text of the statute precluded a finding of dangerousness, COA finds his argument foreclosed by existing precedent interpreting that statute and affirms.
COA rejects multiple challenges to appointment of guardian for child
Monroe County v. T.L.B., 2025AP2519, 9/24/26, District IV (ineligible for publication); case activity
T.L.B. appeals an order appointing a guardian of the person for her minor child, G.L.W., under WIS. STAT. § 48.977. She makes numerous arguments, including that the circuit court applied the incorrect legal standard and that its conclusions were erroneous. COA affirms.
COA affirms convictions for municipal ordinance violations because appellant did not obtain adequate record for appeal.
County of Monroe v. Nicholas H. Withey, 2025AP1802, 10/1/26, District IV (ineligible for publication); case activity
The COA affirmed the defendant-appellant’s convictions for disorderly conduct and resisting officer because the record was not sufficiently developed to review any issues on their merits.
Appellant forfeited right to challenge circuit court exercising concurrent jurisdiction with tribal court over guardianship proceeding because objection to jurisdiction not raised in circuit court.
Monroe County v. G.L.B., 2025AP2239, 9/24/26, District IV (ineligible for publication); case activity
The COA held that the appellant forfeited his right to appeal the circuit court exercising concurrent jurisdiction with the Ho-Chunk Nation tribal court on Monroe County’s guardianship petition because he did not raise his arguments in the circuit court.