People v. Splett

The respondent, Richard A. Splett, appeals from the trial court’s order finding him subject to involuntary admission to the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (the Department). He argues that the trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction, that the court’s order is reversible for procedural errors, and that the evidence was insufficient. We reverse.

The record shows that the respondent was voluntarily admitted to the Department on March 7, 1989. On April 6, 1989, the clerk filed, inter alia, a petition for the respondent’s involuntary admission. The case file also…