People v. Dorothy J.N.

On September 8, 2006, the trial court entered an order, authorizing the involuntary treatment of respondent, Dorothy J.N. Respondent appeals, arguing (1) the court’s decision was against the manifest weight of the evidence and (2) the court’s order failed to comply with the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (Mental Health Code) (405 ILCS 5/1 — 100 through 6 — 107 (West 2004)) because it forced the administration of a nonpsychotropic medication. We reverse.

On August 23, 2006, a petition was filed for the authorized involuntary treatment of respondent, alleging she was mentally…