People v. Andrew B.

Respondent, Andrew B., appeals from the trial court’s ruling that he be involuntarily admitted to the Department of Mental Health pursuant to section 3 — 600 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (Code) (405 ILCS 5/3 — 600 (West 2006)). Respondent argues that the trial court’s order should be reversed because the petition to involuntarily admit him was untimely filed. We affirm the trial court’s decision.

Respondent was voluntarily admitted to Singer Mental Health Center on March 26, 2007. On May 7, 2007, respondent requested to leave Singer, and a petition seeking…