People v. Sharon L.N.

Following a December 23, 2005, hearing, the trial court ordered respondent, Sharon L.N., to involuntary admission at McFarland Mental Health Center (McFarland) for a period not to exceed 90 days (405 ILCS 5/1 — 119 (West 2004)). Respondent appeals, arguing that (1) no clear and convincing evidence warranted involuntary admission, particularly the State’s expert testimony failed to satisfy section 3 — 807 (405 ILCS 5/3 — 807 (West 2004)), and (2) procedural deficiencies violated sections 3 — 601 and 3 — 701 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (Code) (405 ILCS 5/3 — 601, 3…