Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law, without costs or disbursements, and the petition is dismissed.
Family Court Act § 355.3 (1) mandates that a petition to extend the placement of a juvenile delinquent be filed "at least sixty days prior to the expiration of the period of placement, except for good cause shown." The failure to comply with this requirement results in the dismissal of the petition (Family Ct Act § 355.3 [2]). Here, the petition...
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