Legal Opinion

In re Vidal W.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided December 30, 1999PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Family Court did not abuse its discretion in directing respondent’s placement with the Office of Children and Family Services in a limited secure facility. The evidence at the dispositional hearing establishes that respondent has problems with drug use and assaultive behavior and is in need of psychiatric counseling, educational services and a structured environment. The evidence further establishes that those problems and needs can be addressed most effectively in a limited secure facility. The proposal of respondent that he enter the…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. In re Katherine W.New York Court of Appeals · 1984
  2. Van Vorse v. TeresiAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1999

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. In re Andre M.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2002
  2. In re Joseph B.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2008
  3. In re Marsharita K.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2000

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