New York Consolidated Laws, Family Court Act - FCT § 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.