People v. Suzette D.

Respondent, Suzette D., appeals from the trial court’s order authorizing the involuntary administration of psychotropic medication to respondent for up to 90 days pursuant to section 2 — 107.1 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (Code) (405 ILCS 5/2 — 107.1 (West 2006)). Respondent contends that the trial court erred in granting the petition where the State failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that (1) the benefits of treatment outweighed the harm, and (2) she lacked the capacity to make a reasoned decision concerning her own treatment. Because we agree with…