NY S06678

Allows adjournments in contemplation of dismissal (ACD) prior to fact-finding orders upon motion by any party or the child's attorney with consent of all parties and the child's attorney, or upon the court's own motion with such consent.

Permits ACD after entry of a fact-finding order with respondent's consent and upon motion of any party or child's attorney, or the court's own motion without requiring petitioner or child's attorney consent; includes vacatur of the fact-finding order upon dismissal.

Requires court to state reasons on the record for ordering, extending, or revoking an ACD, and mandates petitioner submit progress reports within 90 days and a full report 60 days before expiration of the ACD period.

Establishes that suspended judgments may be extended for up to an additional year upon finding of exceptional circumstances, with court required to state reasons on the record for the extension and any changes to terms and conditions.

Requires suspended judgment orders to set forth duration, terms, and conditions with a court review date no later than 30 days before expiration, and mandates petitioner file compliance report 60 days before expiration; deems terms satisfied and terminates court jurisdiction unless violation motion is filed before expiration.