Matter of Bryce Q. (Brandy R.)

Because Family Court did not obtain respondent’s consent to the conditions imposed upon her in the March 2016 order, and because Family Court’s practice of suspending sentences creates a multitude of issues, I respectfully dissent.

Pursuant to an April 2014 order of fact-finding and disposition, respondent was placed under the supervision of petitioner until February 21, 2015. Respondent was also subject to an order of protection directing her to refrain from certain acts and observe certain conditions until February 21, 2015, when such order expired.1 On June 13, 2014, respondent admitted to…