N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 83.45: Transitional provision

§ 83.45 Transitional provision.

(a) This article applies to proceedings begun on or after this

article's effective date.

(b) Sections 83.01 through 83.05 and sections 83.31 through 83.43 of

this article apply to proceedings begun before this article's effective

date, regardless of whether a guardianship or protective order has been

issued.