§ 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.
Person who may originate proceedings
N.Y. Family Court Act § 822, under Preliminary Procedure.
N.Y. Family Court Act § 822