People v. J.I.D.

We are presented again here with problems arising from lack of notice to respondents in proceedings under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 37, par. 801—1 et seq.), which became effective January 1, 1988. Section 2—22(2) of the Act states in part:

“Notice in compliance with Sections 2—15 and 2—16 [of the Act] must be given to all parties-respondents prior to proceeding to a dispositional hearing.” (Emphasis added.) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 37, par. 802-22(2).)

In this case a dispositional order was entered as to a respondent minor without notice to his mother,…