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