PEOPLE (INTNER) v. SURLES


149 Misc.2d 644 (1991)

The People of the State of New York ex rel. R. Elizabeth Intner, on Behalf of Noel Harris, Petitioner, v. Richard C. Surles, as Commissioner of Mental Health of the State of New York, Respondent.

Supreme Court, Bronx County.

February 14, 1991


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

R. Elizabeth Intner for petitioner. Robert Abrams, Attorney-General (William K. Sanders of counsel), for respondent.


LEWIS R. FRIEDMAN, J.

This habeas corpus proceeding challenges respondent's custody of Noel Harris at Bronx Children's Psychiatric Center. Petitioner, the Law Guardian appointed by the Family Court, contends that the Family Court lacked the power to order Noel Harris' custody at respondent's facility.

The case presents the question, not decided in the reported cases, of whether a person who has filed...

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