People v. Barr

This action concerns a petition by the State to adjudge Maurice Barr, a minor, delinquent and a ward of the court. The minor admitted to one count of armed robbery before the circuit court of Cook County, Juvenile Division, and the court adjudged the minor delinquent and ordered him committed to the Department of Corrections. The respondent appeals contending that the court was without jurisdiction to commit him to the Department of Corrections because he was never adjudged a ward of the court.

The respondent admitted to a single count of armed robbery. The court, after accepting this…