{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "1032", "citation": "FCA § 1032", "heading": "Persons who may originate proceedings", "text": ["§ 1032. Persons who may originate proceedings. The following may originate a proceeding under this article:", "(a) a child protective agency, or", "(b) a person on the court's direction."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/1032", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Only two: **(a)** a **child protective agency**, or **(b)** a person **on the court's direction.** ★ (A random neighbor cannot just file — they go through CPS or ask the court.)", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/1032", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}