Illinois Code § 3-806
Illinois Code § 3-806. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3-806.
Presence at hearing; location. (a) 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. (b) The court shall make reasonable accommodation of any request by the recipient's attorney concerning the location of the hearing. If the recipient's attorney advises the court that the recipient refuses to attend, the hearing may proceed in his or her absence. (c) No inference may be drawn from the recipient's non-attendance pursuant to either subsection (a) or (b) of this Section. (Source: P.A. 89-439, eff. 6-1-96.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-806
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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