N.Y. Family Court Act § 310.1 (2026)

§ 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.