2011 Wisconsin Statutes 55.105 – Appointment of counsel
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55.105
55.105 Appointment of counsel.
55.105(1)
(1) In any situation under this chapter in which an adult individual has a right to be represented by legal counsel, the individual shall be referred as soon as practicable to the state public defender, who shall appoint counsel for the individual under § 977.08 without a determination of indigency.
55.105(2)
(2) In any situation under this chapter in which a minor has a right to be represented by legal counsel, legal counsel for the minor shall be appointed as provided in § 48.23 (4).
55.105(3)
(3) Notwithstanding subs. (1) and (2), an individual subject to proceedings under this chapter is entitled to retain counsel of his or her own choosing at his or her own expense.