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PSYCHIATRIC CENTER DID NOT PRESENT SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE TO JUSTIFY CONTINUED RETENTION OF RESPONDENT.

The First Department affirmed the denial of the psychiatric center’s (petitioner’s) application for continued retention of respondent pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law 9.33. The need for continued supervision was not demonstrated by conclusory allegations that respondent posed a threat of harm or by unsupported allegations of sexual misconduct:

Although respondent’s treating psychiatrist stated in conclusory fashion that the requirements for continued involuntary retention were met, the court reasonably rejected these conclusions on the ground that they were not strongly supported by the evidence … . The psychiatrist indicated that respondent recognized his mental illness, that he had been compliant with his medication regimen, and that his treatment in the facility for more than two years had alleviated the manic symptoms he had initially presented upon admission. The psychiatrist acknowledged that respondent’s medications and therapy programs would remain readily available to him on an outpatient basis, and the psychiatrist provided no reason to doubt respondent’s claim that he would continue taking his medication once released … .

Respondent has a history of sexual preoccupation, sexual misconduct, and sexual impulsivity. However, the court gave little weight to the allegations of recent misconduct in the absence of any eyewitness testimony and in light of respondent’s denials, and there is no basis for disturbing the court’s weighing of the evidence. The remaining hearsay statements that respondent had acted inappropriately were unaccompanied by any detail, including when the incidents allegedly occurred. Matter of Gary F. 2016 NY Slip Op 06655, 1st Dept 10-11-16

 

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