In re R. B.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Sandra B. Edlitz, J.

In this neglect proceeding, on April 10, 1997 the parties consented to an adjudication of neglect with supervision of the respondent and the subject child by the Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS) for a period of one year, from March 3, 1997 through March 3, 1998.

*531On January 21, 1998, 41 days before the period of supervision was to expire, DSS filed a petition for extension of supervision. Respondent moved to dismiss. Respondent’s motion raises the issue of whether the filing time requirements applicable to extensions of placement…