People v. Linda B. (In Re Linda B.)

¶ 1 The overarching issue presented in this appeal is whether a timely petition was filed, seeking immediate, involuntary admission of respondent for inpatient psychiatric treatment in a mental health facility pursuant to article VI of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (Mental Health Code) ( 405 ILCS 5/3-600 et seq. (West 2012)) (Emergency Admission by Certification). In order to reach that issue, we must find that an exception to the mootness doctrine applies, as the 90-day period of hospitalization ordered by the Cook County circuit court has expired. The appellate court…