In re Rosalie S.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Philip C. Segal, J.

In this proceeding to extend foster care placement (see, Family Ct Act § 1055 [b]), respondent moves, inter alia, to quash a subpoena and subpoena duces tecum served by petitioner Commissioner of Social Services on respondent’s expert, Dr. Bernice H. Schaul. For the following reasons, the motion is granted.

*177Dr. Schaul, a clinical psychologist, was appointed by the court to assist respondent’s attorney in the defense of this proceeding because respondent’s mental health is in controversy. (See, County Law § 722-c.) In this capacity, Dr. Schaul prepared a…