New York Laws
Article 29 - General Provisions Relating to In-Patient Facilities
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.