Mental Hygiene Law § 29.03 · Article 29. General Provisions Relating to In-patient Facilities
Effect of court order authorizing retention of a patient
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§ 29.03 Effect of court order authorizing retention of a patient.
No order or determination under this article that a person is in need of involuntary care and treatment or that there was need for retention of such person shall be construed or deemed to be a determination or finding that such person is incompetent or is unable adequately to conduct his personal or business affairs.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/MHY29.03
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