405 ILCS 5/ Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.

(405 ILCS 5/2-201) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 2-201)

Sec. 2-201. (a) Whenever any rights of a recipient of services that are specified in this Chapter are restricted, the professional responsible for overseeing the implementation of the recipient's services plan shall be responsible for promptly giving notice of the restriction or use of restraint or seclusion and the reason therefor to:

(1) the recipient and, if such recipient is a minor or under guardianship, his parent or guardian;

(2) a person designated under subsection (b) of Section 2-200 upon commencement of services or at any later time to receive such notice;

(3) the facility director;

(4) the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, or the agency designated under "An Act in relation to the protection and advocacy of the rights of persons with developmental disabilities, and amending Acts therein named", approved September 20, 1985, if either is so designated; and

(5) the recipient's substitute decision maker, if any.

The professional shall also be responsible for promptly recording such restriction or use of restraint or seclusion and the reason therefor in the recipient's record.

(b) The facility director shall maintain a file of all notices of restrictions of rights, or the use of restraint or seclusion for the past 3 years. The facility director shall allow the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, the agency designated by the Governor under Section 1 of "An Act in relation to the protection and advocacy of the rights of persons with developmental disabilities, and amending Acts therein named," approved September 20, 1985, and the Department to examine and copy such records upon request. Records obtained under this Section shall not be further disclosed except pursuant to written authorization of the recipient under Section 5 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.

(Source: P.A. 91-726, eff. 6-2-00.)

(405 ILCS 5/2-202) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 2-202)

Sec. 2-202. The Secretary of Human Services and the facility director of each service provider shall adopt in writing such policies and procedures as are necessary to implement this Chapter. Such policies and procedures may amplify or expand, but shall not restrict or limit, the rights guaranteed to recipients by this Chapter.

(Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-97.)

(405 ILCS 5/Ch. III heading) CHAPTER III ADMISSION, TRANSFER AND DISCHARGE PROCEDURES FOR THE MENTALLY ILL

(405 ILCS 5/Ch. III Art. I heading) ARTICLE I. JURISDICTION; DUTIES OF STATE'S ATTORNEY

(405 ILCS 5/3-100) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 3-100)

Sec. 3-100. The circuit court has jurisdiction under this Chapter over persons not charged with a felony who are subject to involuntary admission. Inmates of penal institutions shall not be considered as charged with a felony within the meaning of this Chapter. Court proceedings under Article VIII of this Chapter may be instituted as to any such inmate at any time within 90 days prior to discharge of such inmate by expiration of sentence or otherwise, and if such inmate is found to be subject to involuntary admission, the order of the court ordering hospitalization or other disposition shall become effective at the time of discharge of the inmate from penal custody. The circuit court has jurisdiction over all persons alleged to be in need of treatment under Section 2-107.1 of this Code, whether or not they are charged with a felony.

(Source: P.A. 99-179, eff. 7-29-15.)

(405 ILCS 5/3-101) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 3-101)

Sec. 3-101. (a) The State's Attorneys of the several counties shall represent the people of the State of Illinois in court proceedings under this Chapter and in proceedings under Section 2-107.1 in their respective counties, shall attend such proceedings either in person or by assistant, and shall ensure that petitions, reports and orders are properly prepared. Nothing herein contained shall prevent any party, including any petitioner, from being represented by his own counsel.

(b) Any community mental health provider or inpatient mental health facility, including hospitals operated by the Department, may be represented by counsel in court proceedings under this Chapter if they are providing services or funding for services to the respondent, or if an order by the court directing said entity to provide services or funding for services to the respondent is being sought by any party.

(Source: P.A. 97-375, eff. 8-15-11.)

(405 ILCS 5/Ch. III Art. II heading) ARTICLE II. GENERAL PROVISIONS

(405 ILCS 5/3-200) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 3-200)

Sec. 3-200. (a) A person may be admitted as an inpatient to a mental health facility for treatment of mental illness only as provided in this Chapter, except that a person may be transferred by the Department of Corrections pursuant to the Unified Code of Corrections. A person transferred by the Department of Corrections in this manner may be released only as provided in the Unified Code of Corrections.

(b) No person who is diagnosed as a person with an intellectual disability or a person with a developmental disability may be admitted or transferred to a Department mental health facility or, any portion thereof, except as provided in this Chapter. However, the evaluation and placement of such persons shall be governed by Article II of Chapter 4 of this Code.

(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)

(405 ILCS 5/3-201) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 3-201)

Sec. 3-201. The Department shall prescribe all forms necessary for proceedings under this Chapter, and all forms used in such proceedings shall comply substantially with the forms so prescribed. The Department shall publish all forms in electronic format and post the forms to its website.

(Source: P.A. 97-752, eff. 7-6-12.)

(405 ILCS 5/3-202) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 3-202)

Sec. 3-202. (a) Every mental health facility shall maintain adequate records which shall include the Section of this Chapter under which the recipient was admitted, any subsequent change in the recipient's status, and requisite documentation for such admission and status.

(b) Nothing contained in this Chapter shall be construed to limit or otherwise affect the power of any mental health facility to determine the qualifications of persons who may be permitted to admit recipients to such facility. This subsection shall not affect or limit the powers of any court to order hospitalization or admission to a program of alternative treatment as set forth in this Chapter.

(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

(405 ILCS 5/3-203) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 3-203)

Sec. 3-203. Every petition, certificate and proof of service required by this Chapter shall be executed under penalty of perjury as though under oath or affirmation, but no acknowledgement is required.

(Source: P.A. 80-1414.)

(405 ILCS 5/3-204) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 3-204)

Sec. 3-204. Whenever a statement or explanation is required to be given to a recipient under this Chapter and the recipient does not read or understand English, such statement or explanation shall be provided to him in a language which he understands. Such statement or explanation shall be communicated in sign language for any hearing impaired person for whom sign language is a primary mode of communication. When a statement or explanation is provided in a language other than English, or through the use of sign language, that fact and the name of the persons by whom it was provided shall be noted in the recipient's record. This Section does not apply to copies of petitions and court orders.

(Source: P.A. 88-380.)

(405 ILCS 5/3-205) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 3-205)

Sec. 3-205. Within 12 hours after the admission of a person to a mental health facility under Article VI or Article VII of this Chapter the facility director shall give the person a copy of the petition and a clear and concise written statement explaining the person's legal status and his right to counsel and to a court hearing. Following admission, any changes in the person's legal status shall be fully explained to him. When an explanation required by this Chapter must be given in a language other than English or through the use of sign language, it shall be given within a reasonable time before any hearing is held.

(Source: P.A. 82-205.)

(405 ILCS 5/3-205.5)

Sec. 3-205.5. Examination and social investigation. When any person is first presented for admission to a mental health facility under Chapter III of this Code, within 72 hours thereafter, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the facility shall provide or arrange for a comprehensive physical examination, mental examination, and social investigation of that person. The examinations and social investigation shall be used to determine whether some program other than hospitalization will meet the needs of the person, with preference being given to care or treatment that will enable the person to return to his or her own home or community.

(Source: P.A. 91-726, eff. 6-2-00.)