Illinois Compiled Statutes
405 ILCS 5/3-900 (2026)
(a) Any person committed on an inpatient or outpatient basis on court order under this Chapter or under any prior statute or any person on his behalf may file a petition for discharge at any time in the court of the county where the recipient resides or is found
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(405 ILCS 5/3-900)
(from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 3-900) Sec. 3-900. (a) Any person committed on an inpatient or outpatient basis on court order under this Chapter
or under any prior statute or any person on his behalf may file a petition for
discharge at any time in the court of the county where the recipient resides or
is found. (b) The petition shall set forth: (1) the name of the recipient; (2) the
underlying circumstances and date of the order; (3) a request for discharge
from the order; and (4) the reasons for such request.(Source: P.A. 96-1399, eff. 7-29-10; 96-1453, eff. 8-20-10.) Notes of Decisions
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cases, 1994–2013 · leading case: People v. Lisa G.C., 871 N.E.2d 794 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 2007).
People v. Lisa G.C., 871 N.E.2d 794 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 2007). “4-06-0133, respondent argues that the trial court erred in denying her petition for discharge because the State failed to present clear and convincing evidence that she - 18 - was in need of continued involuntary admission.”
Matter of Katz, 642 N.E.2d 893 (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. 1994). “) On December 7, 1993, prior to the expiration of the 180-day commitment period, respondent filed a petition for discharge from the Zeller Mental Health Center (Zeller) pursuant to section 3-900 of the Code (405 ILCS 5/3-900 (West 1992)). On December 8, 1993, the circuit court…”
In re Daniel K., 2013 IL App (2d) 111251, 990 N.E.2d 230. “405 ILCS 5/3-900 (West 2010). At a hearing, if the person makes a prima facie case for discharge, the State must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the person remains subject to involuntary admission.”
In re Lisa GC, 871 N.E.2d 794 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 2007). “4-06-0133, respondent argues that the trial court erred in denying her petition for discharge because the State failed to present clear and convincing evidence that she was in need of continued involuntary admission.”
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