Leon R. v. Palmer

—In a proceeding pursuant to CPL 330.20 (9) for a subsequent retention order, John Palmer, the Executive Director of Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, appeals, by permission, from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County (Lewis, J.), dated November 16, 1998, which, upon rehearing and review pursuant to CPL 330.20 (16) and Mental Hygiene Law § 9.35, in effect, denied the petition and directed the release of Leon R. under appropriate conditions.

Ordered that the order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.

In 1988, Leon R. was committed to a secure psychiatric facility pursuant to CPL 330.20…