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N.Y. Family Court Act Law § 765

Service of petition; answer

New York · New York Family Court Act Law · Status: effective · Effective 2014-09-22

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N.Y. Family Court Act Law § 765, Service of petition; answer, New York, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-25, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1107150
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§ 765. Service of petition; answer. A copy of a petition under section seven hundred sixty-four shall be served promptly upon the duly authorized agency or the institution having custody of the person, whose duty it is to file an answer to the petition within five days from the day of service.