No. 25-7497October Term 2025Before Arguments
J. D. B., Petitioner v. Wisconsin
from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin.
Case status
- Current stage
- Before Arguments
- Latest event
- Accepted by the Court
- Decision timing
- No window until argument is scheduled.
- What it's about
from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin.
Question presented
1. What special circumstances are courts to consider in determining whether the government’s interest in prosecution is undermined to the point that forced medication is unconstitutional? 2. What are the minimum requirements for treatment plans submitted in support of an order for involuntary medication to restore competency in a criminal case?
- Case path
Supreme Court of Wisconsin / Accepted by the Court
- Area
Supreme Court case awaiting argument
Timing
Expected by late June 2026, if argued this term
The Court granted review but has not yet scheduled oral argument. Once argued, the median case reaches a decision in 94 days. Nearly all cases are decided by the end of the term in which they are argued.
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Grounding
- Grounding
- Primary-source trail available.
- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Sep 1, 2026
- Method
- Methodology