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Wis. Stat. § 51.60 (2026)

Appointment of counsel

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51.6051.60 Appointment of counsel.
51.60(1)(1) Adults.
51.60(1)(a)(a) In any situation under this chapter in which an adult individual has a right to be represented by counsel, the individual shall be referred as soon as practicable to the state public defender, who shall appoint counsel for the individual under s. 977.08 without a determination of indigency.
51.60(1)(b)(b) Except as provided in s. 51.45 (13) (b) 2., par. (a) does not apply if the individual knowingly and voluntarily waives counsel.
51.60(2)(2) Minors. In any situation under this chapter in which a minor has a right to be represented by counsel, counsel for the minor shall be appointed as provided in s. 48.23 (4).
51.60(3)(3) Retained counsel. Notwithstanding subs. (1) and (2), an individual subject to proceedings under this chapter is entitled to retain counsel of his or her own choosing at his or her own expense.
51.60 HistoryHistory: 2007 a. 20.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2013–2023 · leading case: Manitowoc Cnty. v. Samuel J. H., 2013 WI 68 (Wis. 2013).
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Manitowoc Cnty. v. Samuel J. H., 2013 WI 68 (Wis. 2013). · cites it 32× “, the department must inform the patient of the right to contact an attorney and a member of his or her immediate family, the right to have an attorney provided at public expense under Wis. Stat. § 51.60 , and "the right to petition a court in the county in which the patient is…”
Outagamie Cnty. v. Melanie L., 2013 WI 67 (Wis. 2013). · cites it 4× “We also noted that Wis. Stat. § 51.60 (1)(g)4.b. has evaded detailed review since its adoption.”
Manitowoc Cnty. v. Samuel J. H. (Wis. 2013). · cites it 15× “, the department must inform the patient of the right to contact an attorney and a member of his or her immediate family, the right to have an attorney provided at public expense under Wis. Stat. § 51.60 , and "the right to petition a court in the county in which the patient is…”
Winnebago Cnty. v. W.I. (Wis. Ct. App. 2023). “§ 51.60(1)(a). Because William did not prove he was indigent, the circuit court’s decision denying him an additional examination was the correct result.”
— Wis. Stat. § 51.60(1)(a) — 3 cases
Manitowoc Cnty. v. Samuel J. H., 2013 WI 68 (Wis. 2013). “, the department must inform the patient of the right to contact an attorney and a member of his or her immediate family, the right to have an attorney provided at public expense under Wis. Stat. § 51.60 , and "the right to petition a court in the county in which the patient is…”
Manitowoc Cnty. v. Samuel J. H. (Wis. 2013). “, the department must inform the patient of the right to contact an attorney and a member of his or her immediate family, the right to have an attorney provided at public expense under Wis. Stat. § 51.60 , and "the right to petition a court in the county in which the patient is…”
Winnebago Cnty. v. W.I. (Wis. Ct. App. 2023). “§ 51.60(1)(a). Because William did not prove he was indigent, the circuit court’s decision denying him an additional examination was the correct result.”
— Wis. Stat. § 51.60(1)(b) — 2 cases
Manitowoc Cnty. v. Samuel J. H., 2013 WI 68 (Wis. 2013). “, the department must inform the patient of the right to contact an attorney and a member of his or her immediate family, the right to have an attorney provided at public expense under Wis. Stat. § 51.60 , and "the right to petition a court in the county in which the patient is…”
Manitowoc Cnty. v. Samuel J. H. (Wis. 2013). “, the department must inform the patient of the right to contact an attorney and a member of his or her immediate family, the right to have an attorney provided at public expense under Wis. Stat. § 51.60 , and "the right to petition a court in the county in which the patient is…”
— Wis. Stat. § 51.60(l)(a) — 1 case
Manitowoc Cnty. v. Samuel J. H., 2013 WI 68 (Wis. 2013). “, the department must inform the patient of the right to contact an attorney and a member of his or her immediate family, the right to have an attorney provided at public expense under Wis. Stat. § 51.60 , and "the right to petition a court in the county in which the patient is…”
— Wis. Stat. § 51.60(l)(b) — 1 case
Manitowoc Cnty. v. Samuel J. H., 2013 WI 68 (Wis. 2013). “, the department must inform the patient of the right to contact an attorney and a member of his or her immediate family, the right to have an attorney provided at public expense under Wis. Stat. § 51.60 , and "the right to petition a court in the county in which the patient is…”
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