Legal Opinion
In re Stefano
New York Supreme Court
Decided July 26, 1988PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Raymond E. Cornelius, J.
The above-named patient was involuntarily admitted to the psychiatric department of Strong Memorial Hospital on June 11, 1988, based upon a two-physician certification pursuant to *802Mental Hygiene Law § 9.27. On June 30, 1988, the patient requested a hearing, pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 9.31, which was thereafter scheduled. However, prior to the hearing, the New York State Mental Hygiene Legal Service, as counsel for the patient, made a motion for an order requiring discharge and release from the hospital. This application was based, in essence,…
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