By this writ of habeas corpus relator challenges the constitutionality of certain sections of article 9 of the Mental Hygiene Law. He was arrested and charged with selling and possessing dangerous drugs. Medical examinations and tests conducted upon him verified that he was a narcotic addict within the meaning of the Mental Hygiene Law (§ 201). He sought, but failed to obtain, civil certification to the custody of the Narcotic...
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