The central issue presented on appeal is whether a psychiatric hospital may convert a voluntary patient to the status of an involuntary patient pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 9.27 based upon the certificates of two examining physicians, but without obtaining confirmation of the patient's need for involuntary treatment by a third physician who is a member of the hospital's psychiatric staff...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
