People v. Jones

OPINION OF THE COURT

William C. Brennan, J.

This is an application by the People brought on by an order to show cause, signed by this court on December 9, 1981, why an order should not be entered precluding the Office of Mental Health (Manhattan Psychiatric Center hereinafter referred to as Manhattan) from granting unescorted furloughs to respondent, Dwight Jones.

The People further request that a hearing be held prior to any change in respondent’s status and that the District Attorney be provided certified copies of the respondent’s medical and clinical records.

The respondent and the Director…