A Wisconsin Order of Commitment/Extension of Commitment/Dismissal (Fifth Standard) refers to the legal process by which a person is committed to a mental health facility for a period of time. The process is governed by Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 51 and is used to protect individuals from danger to themselves or others due to a mental illness. There are three types of orders available in Wisconsin: Commitment, Extension of Commitment, and Dismissal. Commitment: A Commitment Order is issued when a person is found to be mentally ill and in need of care and treatment in a mental health facility. The court must find that the individual poses a danger to themselves or others if not placed in a mental health facility. Extension of Commitment: An Extension of Commitment Order is issued when a person has already been the subject of a Commitment Order and is still in need of treatment and care. The court must find that the individual's mental illness continues to pose a danger to themselves or others if not placed in a mental health facility. Dismissal: A Dismissal Order is issued when a person is no longer in need of treatment and care in a mental health facility and no longer poses a danger to themselves or others. The court must find that the individual is now capable of making responsible decisions about their own care and treatment. In order to be issued, each of these orders must meet the Fifth Standard of Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 51. This standard requires that the court finds that the individual's mental illness is so serious that it is likely to cause the person to be dangerous to themselves or others if not placed in a mental health facility.