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People v G.O. 2026 NY Slip Op 05242 September 10, 2026 Appellate Division, First Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This decision is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. People of the State of New York, v G.O., Defendant-Respondent, Office of Mental Health, Nonparty-Respondent-Appellant. Decided and Entered: September 10, 2026 Index No. 72115/25|Appeal No. 6981|Case No. 2025-05546| Before: Manzanet-Daniels