People v. Cook

Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Fitness
Citation
Case Number: 
2014 IL App (2d) 130545
Decision Date: 
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
District: 
2d Dist.
Division/County: 
Kane Co.
Holding: 
Vacated and remanded.
Justice: 
JORGENSEN
Defendant, who was convicted of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, erred in accepting the parties' stipulation that Defendant was fit to stand trial. Defendant's due process rights were violated when court failed to make a record showing that it exercised its discretion in finding Defendant fit. (SCHOSTOK and HUTCHINSON, concurring.)