Anonymous v. People

Steuer, J. (dissenting- in Matter of Fish v. Horn):

The background of this proceeding is a placement ordered by respondent in a situation similar to that presented in Matter of “ Anonymous ’’ v. People (20 AD 2d 395) decided herewith. In this case, the petitioner, Superintendent of Westfield State Farm, refused to honor the order of placement ordered by respondent, a Judge of the Family Court. Upon petitioner’s refusal to accept custody of the person as directed by the order, respondent issued a citation to punish petitioner for contempt. Before the return day of the citation, petitioner…