People v. Haber

Respondent Mary Haber was found to be in need of mental treatment (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 91%, par. 1 — 11) after a hearing in the circuit court of Cook County and committed to the Department of Mental Health. Respondent appeals arguing (1) that the trial court improperly considered only nonexpert testimony on the issue of whether she was capable of caring for herself or was likely to cause harm to herself or others and (2) that the State failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence, that respondent was a person in need of mental treatment.

We affirm.

The facts are not disputed. Samuel…