New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Lorie C., a Person in Need of Supervision, St.. Lawrence County Department of Social Services
January 8, 198049 N.Y.2d 161
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's reversal of the Family Court's order, holding that section 255 of the Family Court Act does not authorize a judge to impose a comprehensive plan allocating responsibilities between the Probation Department and the Department of Social Services, and that the plan also encroached on powers granted by section 398 of the Social Services Law. The Court noted that while the statute may permit limited orders to assist a particular child, it cannot be used to create sweeping administrative schemes.