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Order of Commitment/Extension of Commitment/Dismissal

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 16, 2023

This form is used by the court to officially order that a person be dismissed, or to order their commitment or extension of commitment. It records the court's findings regarding the person's mental state or danger level.

The court describes it as: To order dismissal or involuntary commitment of a subject and designate a treatment facility or outpatient services or dismissal.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a hearing to document the court's final decision about a person's mental health status, whether they need to be kept in care, or if they can be released.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is used by the court to make an official order. It is not filled out by the person who started the case or the person being evaluated.
What does this form determine?
It determines if the court finds grounds for commitment extension, if the person is mentally ill or dangerous, and what the final order is regarding dismissal or commitment.
Is this a final document?
The form states 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 16, 2023.

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