New York A08304 amends the family court act to modify procedures for adjournments in contemplation of dismissal and suspended judgments in child.

New York A08304 amends the family court act to modify procedures for adjournments in contemplation of dismissal and suspended judgments in child protective proceedings. The bill allows courts to extend adjournments in contemplation of dismissal with consent from the petitioner, respondent, and child's attorney. It also modifies the conditions under which a suspended judgment can be revoked or extended. The bill specifies that if a proceeding is not restored to the calendar at the expiration of the adjournment period, the petition is deemed dismissed.

New York A08304 amends the family court act to modify procedures for adjournments in contemplation of dismissal and suspended judgments in child.

New York A08304 amends the family court act to modify procedures for adjournments in contemplation of dismissal and suspended judgments in child protective proceedings. The bill allows courts to extend adjournments in contemplation of dismissal with consent from the petitioner, respondent, and child's attorney. It also modifies the conditions under which a suspended judgment can be revoked or extended. The bill specifies that if a proceeding is not restored to the calendar at the expiration of the adjournment period, the petition is deemed dismissed.