In re Craig H.

Court found Respondent subject to involuntary administration of psychotropic medication. The existence of a power of attorney (POA) does not preclude State from filing a petition for involuntary administration of psychotropic medication. The Mental Health Code allows for administration of psychotropic medication pursuant to a POA over the objection of the recipient. The POA Law suggests that an agent has unlimited power to make health care decisions for a person. Mental Health Code does not require a POA to acquiesce to treatment before the court can order it. (STEIGMANN and DeARMOND, concurring.)