New York legal term
Appropriate institution in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Appropriate institution” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Appropriate institution” mean in New York criminal law?
"Appropriate institution" means: (a) a hospital operated by the office of mental health or a developmental center operated by the office for people with developmental disabilities; or (b) a hospital licensed by the department of health which operates a psychiatric unit licensed by the office of mental health, as determined by the commissioner provided, however, that any such hospital that is not operated by the state shall qualify as an "appropriate institution" only pursuant to the terms of an agreement between the commissioner and the hospital. (N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 730.10)
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