On Point

Sheboygan County v. N.A.L., 2024AP1195, petition for review of an unpublished decision of the court of appeals, granted 5/122/25; case activity

In yet another interesting Chapter 51 appeal, SCOW signals its willingness to resolve whether a colloquy is required before accepting a stipulation to an involuntary mental commitment order (and accompanying involuntary med order)–an issue which has recurred since 2005.

State v. Gasper, 2023AP2319, petition for review of a published decision of the court of appeals, granted 3/13/25; case activity

State v. Rauch Sharak., 2024AP469-CR, accepting review of a certification, granted 3/13/25; case activity

State v. K.R.C., 2023AP2102, petition for review of an unpublished decision of the court of appeals, granted 3/13/25; case activity

In a case that could prove consequential for the rights of juveniles in schools policed by “school resource officers,” SCOW accepts review of a case taking direct aim at the court of appeals’ reading of the “reasonable person” standard in constitutional law.

State v. N.K.B., 2023AP722-CR, petition for review of a published decision of the court of appeals, granted 2/12/25; case activity

In yet another involuntary med appeal arising from pretrial competency proceedings, SCOW is asked to clarify whether dangerousness alone is a sufficient basis on which to order involuntary medication.

State v. J.D.B., 2023AP715-CR, petition for review of a published decision of the court of appeals, granted 2/12/25; case activity

In a case that promises to have broad repercussions for how involuntary medication hearings are conducted under § 971.14(5)(am). , SCOW agrees to review a case we termed a “HUGE” defense win.