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.