People v. Jones

OPINION OF THE COURT

William C. Brennan, J.

The respondent, herein, was admitted to Manhattan Psychiatric Center (Manhattan) on May 27,1981 following a hearing on May 21, 1981 in which he was found unfit to proceed and dismissing the underlying criminal charges upon a final order of observation.1

On November 25, 1981, the District Attorney received notice (pursuant to CPL 730.60, subd 6, par [a]) dated November 23, 1981 informing the District Attorney that Manhattan “intends to proceed with Unescorted Furlough, conversion to Civil Status on the above-named on December 7, 1981.1

Thereafter, on…