People v. Christopher P.

The respondent, Christopher E, appeals the circuit court’s order finding him to be a person subject to the involuntary administration of psychotropic medication. We reverse.

On February 8, 2002, Dr. Jagannath Patil filed a petition for the involuntary administration of nonemergency psychotropic medication for the respondent. Dr. Patil sought an authorization to involuntarily administer four psychotropic medications (Risperidone, Ativan, and the alternative medications Haldol and injectable Haldol Decanoate) to the respondent on a nonemergency basis. The petition stated, “[The respondent]…