Matter of Lanter

Respondent Daniel Lanter challenges the judgment of the circuit court of Macon County, which found him to be a person subject to involuntary admission under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 91½, pars. 3 — 600 through 3 — 611). Respondent argues the hearing on whether he should be involuntarily committed was not held within five days after the petition for involuntary admission was filed, as required by section 3— 611 of the Code. The record indicates respondent’s hearing was held six business days after the petition was filed, clearly…