People v. Coyne

Attorney was held in direct civil contempt for refusing to comply with discovery orders requiring him to turn over to State his nontestifying expert's reports in proceeding for involuntary commitment under Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act. Section 25(e) of that Act provides for appointment of experts or professional persons as consultants as provided for in Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(b)(3). In proceedings under the Act, Respondents have a right to appointment of consulting experts or professionals whose identity, opinions and work product are not discoverable absent exceptional circumstances.(ROCHFORD and LAMPKIN, concurring.)