Matter of Tarrence A. (Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Ctr.)

In a proceeding pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 9.33 to retain a patient in a hospital for involuntary psychiatric care for a period not to exceed 24 months, the patient appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Orange County (Kiedaisch, J.), dated November 29, 2013, which, after a hearing, granted the petition and directed that the patient be retained for a period of 24 months.

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

Pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 9.33, the Supreme Court may authorize the retention of a patient in a hospital for involuntary psychiatric care…