{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "822", "citation": "FCA § 822", "heading": "Person who may originate proceedings", "text": ["§ 822. Person who may originate proceedings. (a) Any person in the relation to the respondent of spouse, or former spouse, parent, child, or member of the same family or household;", "(b) A duly authorized agency, association, society, or institution;", "(c) A peace officer, acting pursuant to his special duties, or a police officer;", "(d) A person on the court's own motion."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/822", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Who can file: (a) a **spouse/former spouse, parent, child, or family/household member**; (b) a duly authorized **agency/society/institution**; (c) a **peace officer** (on special duties) or **police officer**; (d) the **court on its own motion.** ★", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/822", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}