In re Douglas R. S.

Eiber, J.,

concurs in part and dissents in part and votes to reverse the order of disposition and to remit the matter for a new dispositional hearing, with the following memorandum. Upon review of the record, it is my considered opinion that it was not only legal error, but an improvident exercise of discretion for the Family Court to have committed the appellant to the custody of the Commissioner of Social Services for placement in a residential facility for a period of not more than 18 months.

Although the appellant, for a period of several months, did behave in an antisocial manner, it was…