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MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
(405 ILCS 5/) Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.

405 ILCS 5/4-505

    (405 ILCS 5/4-505) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 4-505)
    Sec. 4-505. The court shall set a hearing to be held within 5 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, after it receives the diagnostic report. The court shall direct that notice of the time and place of the hearing be given or sent to the respondent, his attorney, the facility director of the facility, and the persons specified in Section 4-206. The facility director shall make copies of the certificate and the diagnostic report available to the attorneys for the parties upon request.
(Source: P.A. 80-1414.)

405 ILCS 5/4-506

    (405 ILCS 5/4-506) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 4-506)
    Sec. 4-506. The respondent may remain at his place of residence pending the hearing. If the court finds it necessary, it may order a peace officer or other person to have the respondent before the court at the time of the hearing.
(Source: P.A. 80-1414.)

405 ILCS 5/Ch. IV Art. VI

 
    (405 ILCS 5/Ch. IV Art. VI heading)
ARTICLE VI. COURT HEARINGS

405 ILCS 5/4-600

    (405 ILCS 5/4-600) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 4-600)
    Sec. 4-600. (a) Unless otherwise indicated, hearings under this Chapter shall be held pursuant to this Article. Hearings shall be held in such quarters as the court directs. To the extent practical, hearings shall be held at the developmental disabilities facility where the respondent is located. Any party may request a change of venue transfer to any other county because of the convenience of parties or witnesses or the condition of the respondent. The respondent may have the proceedings transferred to the county of his residence.
    (b) If the court grants a continuance on its own motion or upon the motion of one of the parties, the respondent may continue to be detained pending further order of the court. Such continuance shall not extend beyond 15 days except to the extent that continuances are requested by the respondent.
(Source: P.A. 80-1414.)

405 ILCS 5/4-601

    (405 ILCS 5/4-601) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 4-601)
    Sec. 4-601. A respondent may request administrative admission at any time prior to a court order for judicial admission. If the facility director approves such a request, the court may dismiss the pending proceedings but may require proof that such dismissal is in the best interest of the respondent and of the public.
(Source: P.A. 80-1414.)

405 ILCS 5/4-602

    (405 ILCS 5/4-602) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 4-602)
    Sec. 4-602. The respondent is entitled to a jury on the question of whether he meets the standard for judicial admission. The jury shall consist of 6 persons to be chosen in the same manner as are jurors in other civil proceedings.
(Source: P.A. 80-1414.)

405 ILCS 5/4-603

    (405 ILCS 5/4-603) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 4-603)
    Sec. 4-603. Appointment of examiners; report. The court may appoint one or more clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, physicians, or other experts to examine the respondent and make a detailed written report of his or their findings regarding the respondent's condition. The report shall be filed with the court and copies shall be made available to the attorneys for the parties.
(Source: P.A. 87-530.)

405 ILCS 5/4-604

    (405 ILCS 5/4-604) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 4-604)
    Sec. 4-604. Independent examination. The respondent is entitled to secure an independent examination by a physician, clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or other expert of his choice. If the respondent is unable to obtain an examination, he may request that the court order an examination to be made by an impartial medical expert pursuant to Supreme Court Rules or by a clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or other expert. Determination of the compensation of the physician, clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or other expert and its payment shall be governed by Supreme Court Rule.
(Source: P.A. 80-1414; 87-530.)

405 ILCS 5/4-605

    (405 ILCS 5/4-605) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 4-605)
    Sec. 4-605. Every respondent alleged to meet the standard for judicial admission shall be represented by counsel. If the respondent is indigent or an appearance has not been entered on his behalf at the time the matter is set for hearing, the court shall appoint counsel for him. A hearing shall not proceed when a respondent is not represented by counsel unless, after conferring with counsel, the respondent requests to represent himself and the court is satisfied that the respondent has the capacity to make an informed waiver of his right to counsel. Counsel shall be allowed time for adequate preparation and shall not be prevented from conferring with the respondent at reasonable times nor from making an investigation of the matters in issue and presenting such relevant evidence as he believes is necessary.
    1. If the court determines that the respondent is unable to obtain counsel, the court shall appoint as counsel an attorney employed by or under contract with the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, if available.
    2. If an attorney from the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission is not available, the court shall appoint as counsel the public defender or, only if no public defender is available, an attorney licensed to practice law in this State.
    3. Upon filing with the court of a verified statement of legal services rendered by the private attorney appointed pursuant to paragraph (2) of this Section, the court shall determine a reasonable fee for such services. If the respondent is unable to pay the fee, the court shall enter an order upon the county to pay the entire fee or such amount as the respondent is unable to pay.
(Source: P.A. 85-1247.)

405 ILCS 5/4-606

    (405 ILCS 5/4-606) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 4-606)
    Sec. 4-606. The respondent shall be present at any hearing held under this Act unless his attorney waives his right to be present and the court is satisfied by a clear showing that the respondent's attendance would subject him to substantial risk of serious physical or emotional harm.
(Source: P.A. 80-1414.)

405 ILCS 5/4-607

    (405 ILCS 5/4-607) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 4-607)
    Sec. 4-607. Expert testimony; waiver. No respondent may be found to meet the standard for judicial admission unless at least one clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or physician who has examined him testifies in person at the hearing. The respondent may waive the requirement of this testimony subject to the approval of the court.
(Source: P.A. 87-530.)