People v. Moore

Respondent Terry Moore appeals an order of the circuit court of Macon County, finding him to be a person subject to involuntary admission under section 3 — 601 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (Code) (405 ILCS 5/3 — 601 (West 1996)). He argues that (1) he was not examined by a psychiatrist within 24 hours of admission, as required by section 3 — 610 of the Code (405 ILCS 5/3 — 610 (West 1996)), and (2) the evidence was insufficient. We affirm.

On June 11, 1997, a petition was filed alleging that Moore was a person subject to involuntary admission. The petition stated…