Legal Opinion

In re Joseph B.

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

Decided March 14, 2008PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Memorandum: Family Court did not abuse its broad discretion in this juvenile delinquency proceeding by placing respondent in a limited secure facility, “the least restrictive available alternative . . . which is consistent with the needs and best interests of the respondent and the need for protection of the community” (Family Ct Act § 352.2 [2] [a]; see Matter of Brendon H., 43 AD3d 1283 [2007]). The record of the dispositional hearing establishes that respondent is in need of drug treatment, psychological counseling, special educational services and a structured environment, and the court…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. In re Brendon H.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2007
  2. Van Vorse v. TeresiAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1999
  3. In re Vidal W.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1999

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. In re Ryan G.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2013
  2. In re Ryan G.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2013

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