Statute · New York Family Court Act
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 733 — Persons who may originate proceedings
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 733
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Family Court Act
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 733. Persons who may originate proceedings. The following persons may originate a proceeding under this article:
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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 733 — Persons who may originate proceedings is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 733. Persons who may originate proceedings. The following persons may originate a proceeding under this article:
(a) a peace officer, acting pursuant to his special duties, or a police officer;
(b) the parent or other person legally responsible for his care;
(c) any person who has suffered injury as a result of the alleged activity of a person alleged to be in need of supervision, or a witness to such activity;
(d) the recognized agents of any duly authorized agency, association, society or institution; or
(e) the presentment agency that consented to substitute a petition alleging the person is in need of supervision for a petition alleging, that the person is a juvenile delinquent pursuant to section 311.4.