People v. Steven P.

PRESIDING JUSTICE MYERSCOUGH

delivered the opinion of the court:

In November 2002, the State named respondent, Steven P, in a petition for involuntary administration of drugs and the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) due to his mental condition. Following a hearing, the trial court granted the petition authorizing ECT and involuntary administration of medication.

On appeal, respondent argues (1) the State failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that less-restrictive services other than ECT were inappropriate to treat his condition, and (2) he was not advised in writing of the side…