In re Maralian

This is a proceeding brought by Arsen M. Maralian for the discharge of his son, Emanuel Maralian, an unrecovered patient, from the Pilgrim State Hospital, pursuant to the provisions of subdivision 3 of section 87 of the Mental Hygiene Law. Said subdivision, insofar as applicable to this case, reads as follows:

*1066“ 3. Any patient who is nof recovered but whose discharge, in the judgment of the superintendent, will not be detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to the patient; provided, however, that before making such certificate, the superintendent shall satisfy himself, by sufficient…