{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "1013", "citation": "FCA § 1013", "heading": "Jurisdiction", "text": ["§ 1013. Jurisdiction. (a) The family court has exclusive original jurisdiction over proceedings under this article alleging the abuse or neglect of a child.", "(b) For the protection of children, the family court has jurisdiction over proceedings under this article notwithstanding the fact that a criminal court also has or may be exercising jurisdiction over the facts alleged in the petition or complaint.", "(c) In determining the jurisdiction of the court under this article, the age of the child at the time the proceedings are initiated is controlling.", "(d) In determining the jurisdiction of the court under this article, the child need not be currently in the care or custody of the respondent if the court otherwise has jurisdiction over the matter."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/1013", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "- Family Court has **exclusive original jurisdiction** over abuse/neglect proceedings. ★\n- It keeps jurisdiction **even if a criminal court is also handling the same facts.** ★\n- The child's **age when the proceeding starts** controls (not later). ★\n- The child need not currently be in the respondent's custody.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/1013", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}