People v. Kevin S.

Kevin S., respondent, appeals from the grant of the State’s petition seeking to continue his involuntary commitment in Chester Mental Health Center pursuant to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (Code) (405 ILCS 5/3 — 813 (West 2006)). Respondent contends he is entitled to a reversal of the commitment order because the State failed to comply with the mandates of the Code and failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that hospitalization was the least restrictive treatment setting alternative available. Respondent also argues he received ineffective assistance of…