Matter of Sullivan (Alesi)

In February, 1946, the representatives of the Creedmoor State Hospital, pursuant to subdivision 1 of section 85 of the Mental Hygiene Law, certified to the District Attorney of Queens County that one Antoinette Alesi had committed acts, which, if committed by a sane person, would constitute homicide or felonious assault and that her continued presence was a constant source of danger to other patients and to the personnel of the hospital. Thereupon, under subdivision 2 of section 85, the District Attorney made application to the Supreme Court in Queens County for the appointment of a…