People v. Office of the Cook County Public Guardian

PRESIDING JUSTICE COUSINS

delivered the opinion of the court:

The minor, Justin T., by his attorney and guardian ad litem, appeals from an order of the circuit court granting the State’s motion to dismiss the petition for adjudication of wardship filed on behalf of the minor without first appointing an attorney and guardian ad litem to represent the minor. On appeal, the minor argues that the court’s refusal to appoint a guardian ad litem for the child, who was the subject of child protection proceedings, violated the express requirements of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 (705 ILCS 405/1—1 et…