New York Supreme Court February 1, 2007 (In re Sawyer)

*595OPINION OF THE COURT

Robert F. Julian, J.

The respondent is an involuntary patient at Central New York Psychiatric Center.

As provided in Mental Hygiene Law § 9.31, respondent requested a hearing to contest his involuntary admission within 60 days of his commitment. The hearing is statutorily required to be held within five days of the application.