§ 310.1. Originating a juvenile delinquency proceeding. 1. A\nproceeding to adjudicate a person a juvenile delinquent is originated by\nthe filing of a petition.\n 2. Only a presentment agency may originate a juvenile delinquency\nproceeding.\n 3. If the appropriate agency does not originate a proceeding within\nthirty days of receipt of notice from the probation service pursuant to\nsubdivision ten of section 308.1, it shall notify in writing the\ncomplainant of that fact.\n
Originating a juvenile delinquency proceeding
N.Y. Family Court Act § 310.1, under Jurisdiction and Preliminary Procedures.
N.Y. Family Court Act § 310.1