Matter of Wingo

The respondent, Rick D. Wingo, appeals the trial court order denying his petition for discharge filed pursuant to section 3 — 900 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (Code) (405 ILCS 5/3 — 900 (West 1992)). The respondent argues that the evidence presented at the hearing did not clearly and convincingly establish that hospitalization was the least restrictive treatment alternative. We disagree and affirm.

The record reveals that the respondent was an involuntary patient at Zeller Mental Health Center. He filed a petition for discharge and a hearing was held on the petition…