MATTER OF TRACEY B.


94 Misc.2d 827 (1978)

In the Matter of Tracey B., Alleged to be in Need of Supervision, Respondent.

Family Court, New York County.

May 29, 1978


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stephen Pokart, Law Guardian. Allen G. Schwartz, Corporation Counsel (Barton S. Strock of counsel), for petitioner.


STANLEY L. SKLAR, J.

The issue in this case is whether the Family Court may accept an "Alford plea" in a PINS (person in need of supervision) proceeding. This court holds that it may.

Mrs. B. brought this proceeding under section 732 of the Family Court Act to have her 14-year-old daughter Tracey declared a PINS. Mrs. B. alleged, among other things, that Tracey used "vile and abusive language...

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