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Corporation Counsel

Mental Health

Procedures for Mental Commitments-Chapter 51.20

All prospective petitions are screened by the Mental Health Center of Dane County. Please call (608) 280-2600 for screening prior to the filing of the petition.

Petitions must be signed by three adults, at least one of whom has personal knowledge of the conduct of the individual to be committed. Petitioners must be willing to personally testify at a minimum of two court hearings and have the petition signed by a notary.

Procedures for Alcohol Commitments-Chapter 51.45

Prospective alcohol petitions are prescreened by the Crisis Unit at Journey Mental Health. Please call (608) 280-2600 for screening.

Petitions must be signed by three adults, at least one of whom has personal knowledge of the conduct of the individual to be committed. Petitioners must be willing to personally testify at a minimum of two court hearings and have the petition signed by a notary.

Procedures for Drug Dependence-Chapter 51.20

All prospective petitions are screened by the Mental Health Center of Dane County. Please call (608) 280-2600 for screening prior to the filing of the petition.

Petitions must be signed by three adults, at least one of whom has personal knowledge of the conduct of the individual to be committed. Petitioners must be willing to personally testify at a minimum of two court hearings and have the petition signed by a notary.

Note: Wisconsin Statutes give the Corporation Counsel's office the discretion to determine if a petition will be filed. Making an appointment does not guarantee the filing of a petition.