N.Y. MHY Law § 29.03
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Effect of court order authorizing retention of a patient
Official statutory text
§ 29.03 Effect of court order authorizing retention of a patient.\n No order or determination under this article that a person is in need\nof involuntary care and treatment or that there was need for retention\nof such person shall be construed or deemed to be a determination or\nfinding that such person is incompetent or is unable adequately to\nconduct his personal or business affairs.\n
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