Summary
In Matter of People v Davis (17 Misc 3d 1111[A], 2007 NY Slip Op 51926[U], *4 [Sup Ct, Bronx County, 2007]), the court, facing circumstances similar to those existing here, ordered the respondent moved from SLP to MPC pending an upcoming trial in Bronx County because the court found that there was no "compelling reason" justifying respondent's continued confinement at SLE The court is also aware that a number of other courts in New York City, in unreported decisions, have simply ordered OMH to move article 10 respondents to MPC.
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No. 51710/07.
October 10, 2007.
Crimes — Sex Offenders — Court ordered transfer of respondent from secure facility 400 miles away from his attorney's office in New York City to secure facility in New York County pending article 10 trial. Mental Hygiene Law — § 10.06 (Sex offenders requiring civil commitment or supervision; petition and hearing).