The subsequent permanency hearings must be completed within how many days of commencement?

• A. 15 days
• B. 30 days
• C. 60 days
• D. 90 days

Answer: (B)

Timeliness of subsequent permanency hearings within a fixed window keeps the case moving and ensures a prompt decision on a child’s permanent plan. After a permanency hearing has begun, the rule requires the hearing to be completed within 30 days. This short deadline helps prevent unnecessary delays, supports timely planning for reunification, adoption, or another permanent arrangement, and keeps everyone’s preparation aligned so the court can make timely and informed decisions. Extensions can be possible for good cause, but the default expectation is a 30-day timeframe. The other options would either compress the timeline too tightly for proper preparation or unnecessarily extend the process, hindering timely permanency planning.