Statute · New York Family Court Act
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 717 — Venue
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 717
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Family Court Act
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 717. Venue. Proceedings under this article are originated in the county in which the act or acts referred to in the petition allegedly occurred. On motion made on behalf of the respondent or by his parent or other person legally responsible for his care or on the court's motion, and for good…
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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 717 — Venue is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 717. Venue. Proceedings under this article are originated in the county in which the act or acts referred to in the petition allegedly occurred. On motion made on behalf of the respondent or by his parent or other person legally responsible for his care or on the court's motion, and for good cause shown, the court may transfer the proceedings to another county.