When a case is removed to the Family Court after the verdict of a jury has been vacated, the hearing that is held in the Family Court is essentially a civil sentencing since respondent has been found to be a juvenile delinquent (or adjudicated) prior to the removal of the case to the Family Court. (CPL 310.85, subd 3.) Accordingly, the purpose of the hearing held by the Family Court is to determine what disposition is appropriate...
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