The issue of statutory interpretation presents a question of law that we review independently of the trial court, benefiting from its analysis. Chapter 980 creates a civil commitment procedure for sexually violent offenders. Chapter 973 governs criminal sentences. If the ch. Section 973.15, Stats., controls the sentencing of defendants to prison.
Trial courts have only such sentencing powers as the legislature has granted.
For not more than 60 days. Bennett argues that he is entitled to continued placement under the ch. 980 commitment at the time of the criminal sentencing. He contends that we should direct that the sentencing court order the DOC to place him at WRC under the ch. His argument fails.