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Original commitment based on dangerousness under 51.20(1)(a)2.b upheld
Outagamie County v. Lorna G., 2011AP1662, District 3, 10/25/11
court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Lorna G.: Eileen A. Hirsch, SPD, Madison Appellate; case activity
Although the trial court’s reference to “potential” for harm was an “imprecise summary” of the §51.20(1)(a)2b test for commitment (“substantial probability of physical harm”), this articulation “was not a deviation from the” correct standard. Moreover, the trial court’s finding that Lorna G.
Mental Commitment – Sufficiency of Evidence to show 2nd standard of dangerousness
Barron County v. Dennis H., 2010AP1026, District 3, 10/19/10
court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Dennis H.: Jefren E. Olsen, SPD, Madison Appellate
Evidence held sufficient to support finding of dangerousness.
1) Recent overt act, attempt or threat to do serious physical harm. A psychologist testified that Dennis at times displayed aggressive behavior (“he changes at the snap of the finger and will become highly excitable,