N.Y. Public Health Law 2124 – Communicable diseases; appeal by committed patient
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§ 2124. Communicable diseases; appeal by committed patient. Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to prohibit any person committed to any institution pursuant to its provisions from appealing to any court having jurisdiction, for a review of the evidence on which commitment was made.
Terms Used In N.Y. Public Health Law 2124
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.