People v. C.R.H.

This appeal arises from the orders of the circuit court of Winnebago County adjudicating respondent, C.R.H., a delinquent minor and committing him to the Department of Corrections. On appeal, C.R.H. argued that his mother was not properly notified of the juvenile proceedings and, therefore, the trial court was deprived of jurisdiction and its orders were void. The appellate court held that, because notice to C.R.H.’s mother was constitutionally required, jurisdiction was improperly assumed by the circuit court. (251 Ill. App. 3d 102.) Accordingly, the appellate court reversed the orders…