Faria

John Faria appeals from a judgment of a single justice of this court denying his petition under G. L. c. 211, § 3. We affirm.

In September, 2005, Faria, who has been civilly committed to Bridgewater State Hospital (hospital) since 1986, filed a petition for discharge in the Superior Court pursuant to G. L. c. 123, § 9 (b). The petition was eventually dismissed on a motion by the hospital in February, 2010. Faria filed a notice of appeal, in April, 2010, and a notice of assembly of the record issued in September, 2010. Then, on November 9, 2010, the hospital filed a motion to dismiss the appeal…