Order on Competency
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective March 12, 2020
This form is an official court order used to document a judge's finding about whether a defendant is mentally able to participate in their criminal case. If the court finds the defendant is not competent, the order details what happens next regarding their release or continued supervision.
The court describes it as: Order on Competency
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used in a criminal case when the court must determine if a defendant is mentally capable of proceeding with their case.
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 an order issued by the court after a hearing or review of evidence. It is signed by the judge.
- What does this form do?
- It records the court's decision on whether the defendant is currently competent to proceed in the criminal case. It can order the suspension of proceedings or release from custody.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect March 12, 2020.
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