Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, motion granted and petition dismissed.
Memorandum:
Family Court erred in failing to grant the motion of respondent to dismiss the petition on the ground that she was denied the right to a speedy factfinding hearing. Family Court Act § 340.1 (1) provides in part that "[i]f the respondent is in detention and the highest count in such petition is less than a class C felony the fact-finding hearing shall...
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