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ME-903

Petition for Examination

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 30, 2024

This form starts a legal process asking the court to examine the condition of an adult. It requires three petitioners to state why they believe the person needs examination, citing reasons like mental illness, drug dependence, or danger to self or others.

The court describes it as: Initiates involuntary civil commitment proceedings by 3 adult petitioners of an individual.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when three adult petitioners want to start a legal process to have a court examine the condition of another adult.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form must be filled out by three petitioners. The document states it was drafted by the County Corporation Counsel as required by law.
What does this form ask the court to do?
It asks the court to examine the condition of a subject and provides sections for petitioners to list reasons for the belief, such as mental illness or dangerous behavior.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 30, 2024.

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