People v. Wilma T. (In Re Wilma T.)

¶ 1 Respondent, Wilma T., appeals from the circuit court's orders for involuntary commitment and involuntary administration of psychotropic medication, arguing the court erred by granting (1) the order for involuntary commitment where she was a voluntarily admitted patient and did not file a written request for discharge, and (2) the order for involuntary administration of psychotropic medication where respondent was not presented written information about less restrictive alternatives to medication. We reverse.

¶ 2 FACTS

¶ 3 Respondent is a 62-year-old homeless woman. On January 26, 2017,…