[DOWNLOAD] "Matter Harry M." by Supreme Court of New York " eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Matter Harry M.
- Author : Supreme Court of New York
- Release Date : January 31, 1983
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 59 KB
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In this proceeding brought pursuant to section 15.35 of the Mental Hygiene Law, the petitioner appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Dutchess County, which certified a jury verdict finding that he is mentally retarded and in need of further retention at the Wassaic Developmental Center for a period not to exceed one year measured from the initial order of retention dated September 9, 1982. His primary contention is that the courts instructions to the jury denied him due process of law because they created a possibility that the jury would find him to be in need of further retention merely because treatment would be beneficial to him even if he posed no threat of harm to himself or others. We agree that the instructions were erroneous and reverse.