Wisconsin Supreme Court Notice
Final Order 23-05: Appellate Court Proceedings Regarding Pretrial Competency Rulings in Criminal Cases
On Oct. 12, 2023, the Wisconsin Judicial Council and its Appellate Procedure Committee filed a rule petition to create Wis. Stat. § (Rule) 809.109 and amend Wis. Stat. §§ (Rules) 809.10(1)(d) and 809.801(5)(c) to establish an expedited appeals procedure from orders entered pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 971.14, which governs competency proceedings in criminal cases.
The court held a public hearing on Jan. 25, 2024. At the ensuring open administrative conference, the court voted 5-2 to grant the petition and to revise the rules as requested and modified.
ORDER ISSUED: May 2, 2024
DISPOSITION: Petition granted; rules revised and modified effective July 1, 2024.
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