In re Robert O.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Dissent
Goldstein, J.,
dissents and votes to reverse the order of disposition, to vacate the fact-finding order, and the order denying the motion to dismiss the petition, and grant the *786motion to dismiss the petition, with the following memorandum: I respectfully dissent. The majority’s decision here today effectively renders Family Court Act § 320.2 meaningless, and has an adverse impact upon the substantive speedy trial rights of juveniles. Family Court Act § 320.2 (1) provides in clear and unambiguous terms that "[i]f the respondent is not detained, the initial appearance shall be held as soon as…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- In re Shannon FF.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1993