Opinion
Motion No: 521944
11-24-2015
In the Matter of T. V., Alleged to be a Neglected Child. WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, Appellant; v. U. W., Respondent. (And Another Related Proceeding.)
DECISION AND ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for stay of proceedings in Family Court and to close courtroom pending appeal.
Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in response thereto, it is
ORDERED that the motion for a stay of proceedings in Family Court is referred to Justice Egan, who makes the following decision: Motion denied, without costs. It is further
ORDERED that the motion to close the courtroom is granted, without costs, and the public and press shall be excluded from the courtroom, based upon the nature of the proceedings, the privacy interests of the subject child and the need to protect said child from harm, as well as the consent of the parties named in the proceedings.
Lahtinen, J.P., Egan Jr., Lynch and Devine, JJ., concur.
ENTER:
Robert D. Mayberger
Clerk of the Court