MATTER OF ELIZABETH J.


282 A.D.2d 315 (2001)

724 N.Y.S.2d 581

In the Matter of the Guardianship of ELIZABETH J., an Infant. McMAHON SERVICES FOR CHILDREN et al., Respondents; ELIZABETH MARITZA J., Appellant.

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

Decided April 17, 2001.


Clear and convincing evidence of respondent's mental illness within the meaning of Social Services Law § 384-b (4) (c) was provided by proof of her lengthy history of mental illness and poor compliance with treatment plans, and the opinion testimony of the psychiatrist who interviewed her and reviewed her psychiatric history (see, Matter of Joseph Alfred R., 279 A.D.2d 308). That the psychiatrist was unable to review all of...

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