People v. Mary Ann P.

This appeal concerns the operation of section 2 — 107.1 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (Code) (405 ILCS 5/1 — 100 et seq. (West 2000)). Section 2 — 107.1 permits the circuit court, upon the filing of a petition and following an evidentiary hearing, to enter an order authorizing the administration of involuntary treatment to a recipient of mental health services. The involuntary treatment involved in this case is the administration of psychotropic medication. The issue we consider is whether section 2 — 107.1 requires the use of a special verdict form, so that the…