People v. Robin C.

In November 2007, a petition was filed for the emergency involuntary admission of respondent, Robin C., alleging she was mentally ill, reasonably expected to inflict serious physical harm upon herself or others, and unable to provide for her basic physical needs. In December 2007, the trial court conducted a hearing and granted the petition. The court ordered respondent hospitalized for no more than 90 days.

On appeal, respondent argues (1) the petition for involuntary admission was defective and (2) the State failed to set forth clear and convincing evidence warranting involuntary admission.…