People v. Mandi H.

In this appeal we determine whether section 2 — 27(1) of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 (the Act), which requires a trial court to provide a factual basis for its determination “in writing,” is satisfied if the court orally announces the basis for its finding and a court reporter records those statements. See 705 ILCS 405/2 — 27(1) (West 2002). The appellate court concluded that the plain language of section 2 — 27(1) requires that the basis for the court’s determination be contained in the court’s written order. 347 Ill. App. 3d 1024, 1027. On this point, we disagree with the appellate…