N.Y. General Municipal Law § 132: Room for detention and examination of persons who are suspected of being mentally ill

§ 132. Room for detention and examination of persons who are suspected

of being mentally ill. The board of managers may provide a suitable room

for the temporary detention, observation and care of persons who are

suspected of being mentally ill and shall do so upon the direction of

the governing board or of the department of mental hygiene; provided,

however, that such department before making such direction shall give to

both the board of managers and the governing board due notice and

opportunity to be heard thereon.