N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 29.03: Effect of court order authorizing retention of a patient

§ 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.