People v. Jakush

In March 1999, the trial court involuntarily admitted respondent, Judith Jakush, to Zeller Mental Health Center (Zeller) in Peoria, pursuant to section 1 — 119(2) of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (Code) (405 ILCS 5/1 — 119(2) (West 1998)). Jakush appeals, arguing, in pertinent part, that the court’s finding that she was unable to provide for her physical needs so as to guard against serious harm was against the manifest weight of the evidence. We agree and reverse.

I. BACKGROUND

In March 1999, the State petitioned for Jakush to be involuntarily admitted, and the trial…