Order of Commitment/Extension of Commitment/Dismissal (Fifth Standard)
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective March 17, 2022
This form is used by the court to issue an official order regarding involuntary commitment, extending an existing commitment, or dismissing a commitment case under a specific state statute. It records the court's findings and the final orders given to the subject.
The court describes it as: To order, under the fifth standard, involuntary commitment or extension of involuntary commitment or dismissal.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used when a hearing has taken place to decide whether a person needs to be involuntarily committed, if an existing commitment needs to be extended, or if the case should be dismissed.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- What does this form do?
- This form is used by the court to issue an order about involuntary commitment, extending a commitment, or dismissing the case. It records the court's findings and final orders.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is filled out by the court, as it is the final order issued by the judge.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect March 17, 2022.
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