Brant, J.
This is a G.L.c. 123, §9(a) appeal by the respondent of the denial of her motion to dismiss a petition for civil commitment on the ground that the commitment hearing was not held within the time required by statute.
Sandra Molina ("Respondent") was admitted to the psychiatric unit of Newton-Wellesley Hospital pursuant to G.L.c. 123, §12(a). On August 1, 2006, Sandra Fitzgerald, M.D., the Medical Director of Newton-Wellesley Hospital ("Petitioner...
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