In re Trevett

OPINION OF THE COURT

Raymond E. Cornelius, J.

Pursuant to the provisions of Mental Hygiene Law § 9.27, the patient, who is subject of this proceeding, was admitted to the Rochester Psychiatric Center on April 11,1984, upon the certificates of two examining physicians. Thereafter, and within 60 days of the admission, the director of the hospital, which is maintained by the State of New York, made an application for retention, pursuant to the provisions of section 9.33 of the same law. Nevertheless, for reasons set forth below, a hearing was not held until February 20, 1985. A determination upon…