New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of State of New York, Respondent v. Michael M., Appellant
December 19, 201424 N.Y.3d 649
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division’s order committing Michael M. to a secure treatment facility, holding that the evidence was legally insufficient to show he was a dangerous sex offender requiring confinement and that the least‑restrictive‑alternative doctrine does not apply to article 10 civil commitments. The matter was remitted to the Supreme Court for further proceedings.