People v. Davis

A petition for adjudication of wardship was filed in the juvenile division of the circuit court of Cook County against the minor-respondent, Steven Davis, alleging that he had committed the offense of burglary. At a hearing held on March 21, 1975, respondent admitted to the charge contained in the petition. On March 31, 1975, the court adjudged respondent delinquent and committed him to the Department of Corrections. On appeal, respondent contends that the court lacked jurisdiction to commit him to the Department of Corrections since he had not been explicitly adjudged a ward of the court…