NY A11022

Allows any party or child's attorney (with consent of all parties and child's attorney) to file a motion for adjournment in contemplation of dismissal prior to entry of a fact-finding order, requiring the court to state its reasons on the record.

Permits adjournment in contemplation of dismissal after entry of a fact-finding order with respondent's consent and without requiring petitioner or child's attorney consent, with vacatur of the fact-finding order upon dismissal.

Requires the petitioner to submit a progress report within 90 days of issuance and a report no later than 60 days before expiration of the adjournment period; prohibits certain dispositional orders during adjournment except in limited circumstances.

Establishes that tolling of the adjournment period begins when a violation motion is filed; requires the court to either revoke the adjournment and proceed to fact-finding or dispositional hearing within specified timeframes, or extend the period for good cause.

Modifies suspended judgment procedures to require court orders specify duration and terms, mandate court review no later than 30 days before expiration, and allow extension for up to one additional year upon finding of exceptional circumstances with reasons stated on record.