MATTER OF BARBARA W.


142 Misc.2d 542 (1988)

In the Matter of Barbara W.

Supreme Court, Albany County.

October 26, 1988


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert Abrams, Attorney-General (Steven H. Schwartz of counsel), for petitioner. Veronica D. Pierce for Barbara W.


VINCENT G. BRADLEY, J.

On October 6, 1988, Barbara W. was involuntarily admitted to the Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC) pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 9.27. On October 17, 1988, Ms. W. requested a court hearing "on the question of need for involuntary care and treatment" (Mental Hygiene Law § 9.31 [a]). The hearing was commenced before this court on October 20, 1988. The CDPC, having the burden in section 9.31 retention

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