Younger v. Younger

A petition for adjudication of wardship was filed on September 18, 1974, alleging that Tyrone Younger, a minor, was delinquent in that he committed the offense of criminal trespass to a vehicle. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 21 — 2.) An adjudicatory hearing was held on September 30, 1974. On November 18,1974, there was a finding of delinquency and the minor was subsequently committed to the Department of Corrections. Respondent appeals from that order.

On appeal respondent contends that the commitment order is invalid because the court lacked jurisdiction due to the court’s failure to…