In re the Children's Aid Society for the Guardianship of Natter

Guardianship proceedings were instituted under section 384 of the Social Services Law by the Children’s Aid Society on May 3, 1972 on behalf of three children born out of wedlock, two of whom had been in their custody since 1965, and the youngest since 1967. The mother appeared on .the same day, was advised of her constitutional rights and referred for counsel since she had no independent means.

Counsel for the mother moves to have this court disqualify and recuse itself on the ground of prejudice based on an earlier denial of application for extension of placement by Children’s Aid Society…