People v. Louis S.

In January 2005, a petition was filed for the administration of involuntary treatment as to respondent, Louis S., alleging he had a mental illness and lacked the capacity to give informed consent. The trial court conducted a hearing and granted the petition.

On appeal, respondent argues (1) his procedural due-process rights were violated and (2) the State failed to set forth clear and convincing evidence warranting authorized involuntary treatment. We reverse.

I. BACKGROUND

On January 21, 2005, respondent was involuntarily committed for 90 days. Respondent has appealed from that order in case…