Who fills out this form?

The form is titled as an 'Order,' suggesting it is issued by the court. The text indicates the court makes findings and issues orders.

What does this form ask for?

It asks the court to order a specific examination of the defendant regarding their mental state related to the crime. The order specifies what the report must include.

Is this a final document?

The form includes a statement that it is a final order for the purpose of appeal.

CR-270

Order for Examination under 971.16 (NGI)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 14, 2014

This form is used to ask the court to order an examination of a defendant who pleads not guilty because of a mental illness or defect. The court's order sets out what the examination must cover, including the defendant's ability to understand their actions and follow the law.

The court describes it as: To order examination of a defendant who enters a plea of not guilty by reason or mental disease or defect in a criminal case.

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This form is used in a criminal case when a defendant enters a plea of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, or when there is reason to believe this issue will come up during the case.

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Who fills out this form?: The form is titled as an 'Order,' suggesting it is issued by the court. The text indicates the court makes findings and issues orders.
What does this form ask for?: It asks the court to order a specific examination of the defendant regarding their mental state related to the crime. The order specifies what the report must include.
Is this a final document?: The form includes a statement that it is a final order for the purpose of appeal.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 14, 2014.

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