In re Terrence K.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Barry A. Cozier, J.

On December 22, 1987, the court rendered an oral decision and order after a hearing in the above-entitled child protective proceeding. In view of the novel issue of diplomatic immunity as pertains to child protective proceedings under article 10 of the Family Court Act, and the ramifications of such issue in the context of the foreign affairs of the United States, the court has determined to issue this written opinion.

*612Upon application of the United States Government by its Assistant United States Attorney and the consent of the petitioner, the…