Third Party Petition
*What is a third-party petition in Wisconsin?
A Three-Party Petition is a legal document claiming that a person meets all three criteria for civil commitment (mentally ill or drug dependent, treatable and dangerous). The petition must include notarized statements from three adults that describe the person’s dangerous or violent behavior.
*How do I get someone involuntarily committed in Wisconsin?
However, there are three ways in which to force involuntary treatment in the State of Wisconsin:
- Emergency Detention.
- Director’s Petition (also known as Director’s Hold)
- Three-Party Petition.
Road Map: Procedure for a Third Party Petition (sheboygancounty.com)
