In re Tommy C.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Rosenblatt, J. P.
The case before us involves interpretation of the statutory deadlines for fact-finding hearings in juvenile delinquency proceedings. Family Court Act § 310.2 is a general provision, entitling the juvenile to a speedy fact-finding hearing. Family Court Act § 340.1 (2) is specific, and requires that, if the respondent is not in detention, a fact-finding hearing shall commence within 60 days after the conclusion of the juvenile’s "initial appearance” (see, Family Ct Act § 320.1).
When a juvenile delinquency petition is dismissed for facial insufficiency, and a…
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