Opinion Excerpt

Matter of Joseph R. v State of New York 2026 NY Slip Op 04702 July 24, 2026 Appellate Division, Fourth 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. IN THE MATTER OF JOSEPH R., PETITIONER-APPELLANT, v STATE OF NEW YORK, RESPONDENT-RESPONDENT. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Decided on July 24, 2026