MATTER OF L.


189 A.D.2d 1035 (1993)

In the Matter of Joy L., a Child Alleged to be Neglected and Abused. Tompkins County Department of Social Services, Respondent; Christina L., Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

January 28, 1993


Casey, J.

Although we agree that the extension of placement of Joy L. with petitioner for a period of 12 months was appropriate in the circumstances and a proper exercise of discretion by Family Court, we nevertheless dismiss the appeal as moot because Joy L. reached her 18th birthday on May 29, 1992 during the pendency of this appeal. No placement can be made beyond the infant's 18th birthday without her consent (see, Family Ct Act § 1055...

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