People v. C.T.S.

The minor, C.T.S., was found delinquent for having committed unlawful possession of a motor vehicle and residential burglary. 625 ILCS 5/4 — 103(a)(1) (West 2000); 720 ILCS 5/19 — 3(a) (West 2000). The trial court sentenced the minor in absentia to an indeterminate term not to exceed her twenty-first birthday in the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Division (DOCJD). The minor appeals, contending the trial court erred in proceeding with sentencing in her absence. We affirm.

FACTS

The minor was charged with unlawful possession of a motor vehicle and residential burglary. At arraignment, the…