People v. Chapman

The respondent William Chapman was found to be in need of mental treatment (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 91½, par. 1 — 11) after a hearing in the circuit court of Cook County, and he was committed to the Department of Mental Health. The issues for review are whether the appeal should be dismissed as moot where the respondent has already been released; whether a medical opinion predicting respondent’s future behavior is required in all cases; and whether the State proved by clear and convincing evidence that respondent could reasonably be expected to harm himself or another.

A petition for…