Wisconsin § 51.38 - Nonresident patients on unauthorized absence.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 51.38 — Nonresident patients on unauthorized absence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51.38. Nonresident patients on unauthorized absence.
The circuit court may order the detention of any nonresident individual who is on unauthorized absence from any institution of another state for the treatment of mental illness, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or drug abuse. Detention shall be for the period necessary to complete the deportation of that individual. 51.38 History History: 1975 c. 430 ; 1977 c. 428 ; 1977 c. 449 s. 497 .
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 51.38
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 51.38 cover?
Section 51.38 ("Nonresident patients on unauthorized absence.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 51.38?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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