MATTER OF CRYSTAL H.


135 Misc.2d 265 (1987)

In the Matter of Crystal H. and Another, Children Alleged to be Abused. Liam H., Respondent.

Family Court, New York County.

April 9, 1987


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Peter L. Zimroth, Corporation Counsel (Thomas W. Bergdall and Paula J. Hepner of counsel), for Commissioner of Social Services of the City of New York. Cherico & Stix (Wayne P. Stix of counsel), for respondent. Lenore Gittis and Nanette R. Kripke, Law Guardians.


SARA P. SCHECHTER, J.

Is the Family Court empowered to order psychiatric examinations of persons other than the respondent and subject children in preparation for the dispositional phase of a child protective proceeding?

In the case at bar this court made a finding of abuse as to three-year-old twin girls pursuant to Family Court Act § 1012 (e) (iii), based on proof that one twin was sexually...

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