N.Y. Family Court Act § 352.1: Findings

§ 352.1. Findings. 1. If, upon the conclusion of the dispositional

hearing, the court determines that the respondent requires supervision,

treatment or confinement, the court shall enter a finding that such

respondent is a juvenile delinquent and order an appropriate disposition

pursuant to section 352.2.

2. If, upon the conclusion of the dispositional hearing, the court

determines that the respondent does not require supervision, treatment

or confinement, the petition shall be dismissed.