Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

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2006-11626 In the Matter of Johanna H. (Anonymous). Dutchess County Department of Social Services, respondent; John B. (Anonymous), appellant (Docket No. N-02750-06)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by John B. from an order of the Family Court, Dutchess County, dated October 18, 2006. By decision and order on certification of this court dated January 23, 2007, the following attorney was assigned as counsel for the appellant on the appeal, and was directed, inter alia, to contact the appellant and determine the appellant's interest in perfecting the appeal:

Neal Futerfas, Esq.

50 main Street

Suite 1000

White Plains, New York 10606

914-682-2171

The assigned counsel has informed this court that he has been unable to contact the appellant.

On the court's own motion, it is

ORDERED that the parties or their attorneys are directed to show cause before this court why an order should or should not be made and entered relieving the assigned counsel for the appellant and dismissing the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding by each filing an affirmation or affidavit on that issue in the office of the Clerk of this court and serving one copy of the same on each other on or before March 5, 2007; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of this court, or his designee, is directed to serve a copy of this decision and order upon the parties or their attorneys.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court