People v. Sylvia M.

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• an order is not final and appealable where the trial court retains jurisdiction over matters of substantial controversy
• an order is not final and appealable where the trial court retains jurisdiction over matters of substantial controversy
• section 2-31(2) of the Act specifically authorizes a court to close a juvenile case where there is an open order of guardianship
• section 2-31(2) of the Act specifically authorizes a court to close a juvenile case where there is an open order of guardianship
• “[W]e hold that an order closing the juvenile proceedings under section 2-31(2) [of the Act] is a final judgment for purposes of Rule 301 whether or not guardianship has been ordered.”
• The trial court's failure to make the findings mandated by statute makes an order voidable and reviewable, and does not preclude the appellate court's jurisdiction to review the order, but rather constitutes grounds to reverse it

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