Family Court Act § 717 · Part 1. Jurisdiction
Venue
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§ 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.
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- Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
- Official file
- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/FCT717
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