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MATTER OF MELINDA A.

22 Misc.3d 983 (2008)

870 N.Y.S.2d 745

In the Matter of MELINDA A., a Neglected Child. DARLENE A., Respondent.

Family Court of the City of New York, Clinton County.

December 19, 2008.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Clinton County Department of Social Services, Plattsburgh (Christine G. Peters of counsel), for petitioner.

O'Connell & Aronowitz, Plattsburgh (Heidi Dennis of counsel), for Darlene A., respondent.

Cheryl Maxwell, Plattsburgh, Law Guardian.

OPINION OF THE COURT

TIMOTHY J. LAWLISS, J.

When a child remains placed under article 10 of the Family Court Act, the court must periodically conduct permanency hearings. (Family Ct Act § 1089 [a].) The permanency hearing is meant to provide timely and effective judicial review that promotes permanency, safety and well-being in a child's life. (Family Ct Act § 1086.) A sworn permanency hearing report must be filed and served by the Department of...

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