People v. Martens

The respondent, Michael Martens, appeals from an order of the circuit court of Kane County which involuntarily committed him to the Elgin Mental Health Center (the Center). The respondent contends that the order must be reversed because notice of the involuntary commitment proceedings was not given to the respondent’s guardian as required by sections 3 — 609 and 3 — 611 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (the Code) (405 ILCS 5/3 — 609, 3 — 611 (West 1992)). He also contends that the order should be reversed because it was not supported by clear and convincing evidence.

The…