Wis. Stat. § 51.84

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 272

Section 51.84 - Limitation of time to commence proceeding

Any proceedings under ss. 51.81 to 51.85 shall be begun within one year after the flight referred to in ss. 51.81 to 51.85.

Wis. Stat. § 51.84

1971 c. 40 s. 93; 1981 c. 314 s. 146.

The limitation period commences on the date the committing state discovers the patient in the asylum state. State ex rel. Melentowich v. Klink, 108 Wis. 2d 374, 321 N.W.2d 272 (1982).