When parties and former clients are chosen as the court's legal advisors, the rule of law goes out the door

It was reported to me by a witness that Delaware County (NY)Family Court clerk stated to the witness that it is the Delaware County attorney who controls access to Family court files.

An interesting policy,  considering that:

1) The Delaware County Attorney represents the Delaware County as a petitioner in that same court in  child abuse/neglect proceedings;

2) The judge of that court represented Delaware County DSS for 27 years before coming to the bench.

Talking about conflicts of interest.