Ordered that the order is reversed insofar as appealed from, on the law, without costs or disbursements, and the petition is granted.
Prior to the appellant's release from prison, where he was incarcerated for sex offenses, the State of New York commenced a proceeding pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law article 10 seeking civil management of the appellant. At that time, following a jury trial, the jury found that the appellant suffered from a mental abnormality within...
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