Family Court Act § 632 · Part 1. Permanent Termination of Parental Custody By Reason of Permanent Neglect
Order dismissing petition
Text — Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 632. Order dismissing petition. (a) If the allegations of a petition under this part are not established, the court shall dismiss the petition.
(b) If a motion or application has been made in the course of a proceeding under this part to reconsider an underlying order of placement or commitment, or upon the court's own motion on notice to all parties, the court retains jurisdiction to dispose of that motion or application regardless of whether it dismisses the petition.
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- Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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