People v. Helen S.

Helen S. (respondent) was found to be a person subject to involuntary admission pursuant to a petition under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (the Code) (405 ILCS 5/1 — 100 et seq. (West 2000)). The petition had been filed in the circuit court of Madison County. On appeal, respondent raises the issue of whether the petition for involuntary admission should have been barred under the doctrine of res judicata. We reverse.

FACTS

In November 2001 several petitions seeking the involuntary admission of respondent were filed in the circuit court of Madison County. Respondent was…