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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 822

N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 822 - Person who may originate proceedings (2026)

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**N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 822. Person who may originate proceedings.** (a) Any person in the relation to the respondent of spouse, or former spouse, parent, child, or member of the same family or household; (b) A duly authorized agency, association, society, or institution; (c) A peace officer, acting pursuant to his special duties, or a police officer; (d) A person on the court's own motion.

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