MATTER OF CAROL A.


6 Misc.3d 497 (2004)

789 N.Y.S.2d 872

In the Matter of MOHAWK VALLEY PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, Petitioner, for an Order Authorizing the Involuntary Treatment of CAROL A., Respondent

Supreme Court, Oneida County.

December 28, 2004.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Eliot Spitzer, Attorney General (Joel Marmelstein of counsel), for petitioner.

Mental Hygiene Legal Services (Stephen C. Clark of counsel), for respondent.


OPINION OF THE COURT

ROBERT F. JULIAN, J.

The issue presented herein is whether a nurse practitioner's testimony is sufficient to make a prima facie case for an order to administer medication over objection pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 33.03. Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center requests that the court order Carol A., who is diagnosed with both a manic depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, be the...

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