Family Court Act § 822 · Part 2. Preliminary Procedure
Person who may originate proceedings
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§ 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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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/FCT822
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