Statute · New York Family Court Act
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 765 — Service of petition; answer
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 765
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Family Court Act
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 765. Service of petition; answer. A copy of a petition under section seven hundred sixty-four shall be served promptly upon the duly authorized agency or the institution having custody of the person, whose duty it is to file an answer to the petition within five days from the day of service.
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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 765 — Service of petition; answer is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 765. Service of petition; answer. A copy of a petition under section seven hundred sixty-four shall be served promptly upon the duly authorized agency or the institution having custody of the person, whose duty it is to file an answer to the petition within five days from the day of service.