New York Supreme Court May 5, 1998 (In re Nancy H.)

OPINION OF THE COURT

George M. Bergerman, J.

This is an application by the patient, Nancy H., for release pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 9.31. Good Samaritan *31Hospital makes application for an order of retention and for treatment over objection.

Ms. H.’s initial admission to Good Samaritan Hospital was in violation of the provisions of Mental Hygiene Law § 9.