Statute · New York Family Court Act
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 321.1 — Entry of an admission or a denial
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 321.1
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Family Court Act
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 321.1. Entry of an admission or a denial. 1. At the initial appearance the respondent shall admit or deny each charge contained in the petition unless the petition is dismissed or the proceeding otherwise terminated.
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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 321.1 — Entry of an admission or a denial is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 321.1. Entry of an admission or a denial. 1. At the initial appearance the respondent shall admit or deny each charge contained in the petition unless the petition is dismissed or the proceeding otherwise terminated.
2. If the respondent refuses to admit or deny each such charge or remains mute, the court must enter a denial in his behalf as to any charge neither admitted nor denied.