City Bar Opposes Denise's Law

The City Bar's Council on Children voiced their opposition to A.9523-B/S.6361-B or "Denise's Law", which would allow a parent, social worker or person with whom a child has a “close personal relationship” to petition the court to have youths enrolled into a drug addiction program. While the Council appreciates the bill's desire to help parents and guardians facing intractable drug abuse by youth under their care who are unwilling to participate in treatment, the bill is "far too vague" and "constitutionally impermissible", denying due process protections to both child and parent.

April 2010