In re Abdul Hashim S.

Family Court Act § 340.1 (2) mandates that a fact-finding hearing must be commenced within 60 days after the conclusion of the initial appearance when a respondent is not in detention. Upon motion of the presentment agency and for good cause shown, an adjournment of not more than 30 days may be granted (see, Family Ct Act § 340.1 [3] [a]). However, once such 60-to-90-day period has expired, special circumstances must be shown in order to obtain an adjournment regardless of the source of the delay (see, Family Ct Act § 340.1 [5]; Matter of Frank C., 70 NY2d 408, 413-414).

In the instant case,…