People v. Dennis D.

Respondent Dennis D. appeals from a jury verdict finding him subject to involuntary admission and the trial court’s order of hospitalization pursuant to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (Mental Health Code) (405 ILCS 5/1—100 et seq. (West 1996)). On appeal, he contends that his involuntary admission must be reversed because the trial court erred when it denied counsel’s motion to withdraw and refused his request to represent himself without first ascertaining whether he had the capacity to make an informed waiver as required by section 3—805 of the Mental Health Code (405…