Office of Mental Health Office of Counsel legal files
Series Number
12045
Summary
These files were generated by the Department of Mental Hygiene's Office of Counsel, which acts as such to both the Commissioners of Mental Health and People with Developmental Disabilities. The bulk of the files document claims, legal suits, and grievances filed against the state and/or the department and contracts and agreements entered into by the department. Records include claim documentation, motion papers, affidavits, opinions, orders of dismissal, releases, grievances, contracts and agreements.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Mental Health. Office of Counsel
Access Restrictions
Restricted in part in accordance with Section 33.13 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access to restricted records is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Office of Counsel legal files
Series Number
B2457
Summary
The records in this series are legal files from the Counsel's office which provide advice to the agency on the legal implications of programs, policies, and operations. The series includes, but is not limited to, all legal documents that pertain to the agency, proposed legislation, and correspondence.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Office of Counsel
Access Restrictions
Restricted in part in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access to restricted records permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.