Constance B. v. Joan M.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Aaron B. Cohen, J.

Before the court is a motion to quash the subpoena of the respondent, Joan M., wherein she seeks from Under 21 all books, papers, records, and other items pertaining to Sonya M., pursuant to a judicial subpoena duces tecum.

Under 21 is a private, not-for-profit corporation, serving the needs of runaway and homeless youths, providing legal, medical, and counseling services to such youths. Presently before the court is a petition wherein the mother of Sonya M. and her paramour, Robert B., are charged with various acts of child abuse and neglect.

The court…