MATTER OF HEROLD


8 A.D.2d 905 (1959)

In the Matter of Ross E. Herold, as Assistant Superintendent of Dannemora State Hospital, Respondent. Juinell Joshua, an Alleged Insane Prisoner, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

June 9, 1959


On May 20, 1953 appellant was sentenced in New York County to a maximum sentence of five years upon his conviction of the crime of assault, second degree. He was committed to Elmira Reception Center and transferred from there in July, 1953 to Great Meadows Correctional Institution. In January, 1956, he was transferred to Dannemora State Hospital where he has remained to date. In February, 1958 when appellant's maximum term was about to expire a proceeding was brought by the...

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