WI SB448

Amends Wisconsin statute 885.60(2)(d) governing videoconferencing in civil proceedings involving mental health commitments (Chapter 51) and protective services/guardianships (Chapter 55)

Creates an exception preventing defendants/respondents from automatically blocking expert witness testimony delivered via videoconference in Chapter 51 or 55 matters

Requires courts to use discretionary criteria under s. 885.56 when ruling on objections to expert witness videoconference testimony in these cases, rather than automatically sustaining the objection

Preserves the defendant/respondent's right to object and have objections automatically sustained for other proceedings where physical presence is entitled