In re Richard B.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Michael J. Miller, J.

Pursuant to Family Court Act § 355.3 (1), the petitioner, the New York State Division for Youth (D.F.Y.), filed a petition for extension of placement of respondent, Richard B., on April 18, 1990. Respondent, through his counsel, seeks to have the petition dismissed on the basis that it is untimely because it was filed seven months after the expiration date of August 13, 1989, listed in the prior order of this court.

Respondent was adjudicated a juvenile delinquent by order of disposition dated February 14, 1985 and placed in the care and custody of…