People v. James

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SCOTT

delivered the opinion of the court:

This is an appeal by the respondent, Sally T. James, from an order of the circuit court of Rock Island County which found her in need of hospitalization for mental treatment.

The respondent in this appeal raises several issues. The first alleged procedural error raised by the respondent is that she was denied a trial by jury.

It is conceded by the State that the respondent through a friend made a demand for a trial by jury and the record does not disclose that this demand was later withdrawn or a trial by jury waived. The Illinois…