Gracie Square Hospital v. Jesglar C.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Alexander W Hunter, Jr, J.

The application of petitioner Gracie Square Hospital, for an order pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 9.60 (Kendra’s Law) directing assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) of respondent Jesglar C., is granted.

On September 18, 2013, an AOT hearing was conducted to determine whether petitioner met its burden, by clear and convincing evidence, that respondent meets the criteria of Kendra’s Law.

The treating psychiatrist of respondent, Dr. Igor Kirzhner, testified that respondent was admitted to the hospital in May of 2013 and that respondent meets the…