{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "623", "citation": "FCA § 623", "heading": "Definition of \"dispositional hearing\"", "text": ["§ 623. Definition of \"dispositional hearing\". When used in this part, \"dispositional hearing\" means a hearing to determine what order of disposition should be made in accordance with the best interests of the child. Where the disposition ordered is the commitment of guardianship and custody in accordance with section six hundred thirty-four of this part, an initial freed child permanency hearing and all subsequent permanency hearings shall be held in accordance with article ten-A of this act."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/623", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "The hearing to decide **what order of disposition** serves the child's **best interests.** If disposition commits guardianship/custody (§ 634), a **freed-child permanency hearing** and all later permanency hearings run under **Art. 10-A.**", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/623", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}