In re Urdianyk

The order appealed from must be reversed for failure to comply with the procedure set forth in section 347 of the Family Court Act. In a proceeding of this nature the court is required first to hold a “ fact-finding hearing ” upon the charge of neglect and to make specific findings thereafter. If the evidence supports the allegations of the petition the court must, as soon as possible, proceed with the “ dispositional hearing” at which time it may use reports prepared by the probation service or duly authorized agency to determine whether judgment should be suspended, whether the child should…