Barber v. Rochester Psychiatric Center
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Callahan, J.
This appeal raises the issue whether a court or a jury in a rehearing and review held pursuant to CPL 330.20 (16) should determine whether an individual confined pursuant to CPL 330.20 suffers from a “dangerous mental disorder”, requiring retention in a secure facility. Supreme Court determined that the issue should be resolved by a court and not a jury. Although there is no appellate authority on this issue, I agree with the rationale enunciated in the excellent opinions in Matter of Robert C. v Wack (167 Misc 2d 677 [Stallman, J.]), Matter of Daniel R. v Wack…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Hearst Corp. v. ClyneNew York Court of Appeals · 1980
- In re RoseNew York Supreme Court · 1981
- Maureen A. v. WackNew York Supreme Court · 1991
- Daniel R. v. WackNew York Supreme Court · 1995
- Robert C. v. WackNew York Supreme Court · 1995
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