In re Hutchings Psychiatric Center

—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: The Town was not prejudiced by the court’s refusal to issue or enforce the subpoenas that directed various State officials to produce records or reports concerning elopements or criminal conduct of residents of certain group homes in and around the Town of DeWitt. The Town sought that information in support of its theory that, in general, community placement of mentally ill persons is an unwise policy, and that previously established community residences within the Town constitute a danger to the public. Pursuant to the legislative…