Effect of court order authorizing retention of a patient

N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 29.03, under General Provisions Relating to In-patient Facilities.

N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 29.03

§ 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.