Illinois Code § 405 ILCS 5/3-205

Within 12 hours after the admission of a person to a mental
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health facility under Article VI or Article VII of this Chapter the facility
director shall give the person a copy of the petition and a clear and concise
written statement explaining the person's legal status and his right to
counsel and to a court hearing. Following admission, any changes in the
person's legal status shall be fully explained to him. When an explanation
required by this Chapter must be given in a language other than English
or through the use of sign language, it shall be given within a reasonable
time before any hearing is held.

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