Article 2: Administration, Medical Examinations, Attorneys For Children, Auxiliary Services
New York Family Court Act – 2026
§ 211
Administration and operation of family court
§ 212
Rules of court
§ 213
Reports to administrative board, legislature and governor
§ 214
Chief administrator to prescribe forms; electronic filing in family court
§ 215
Continuance in office of non-judicial personnel
§ 216-A
Clerk of court
§ 216-B
Petition forms
§ 216-C
Preparation of petitions
§ 217
Orders; filing and service
§ 221
Support collection unit; local probation department
§ 228
Cooperation by banks and other fiduciary institutions
§ 229
Cooperation by employer
§ 231
Jurisdiction over intellectually disabled children
§ 232
Jurisdiction over children with physical disabilities
§ 233
Medical services
§ 234
Compensation and liability for support and care in counties outside the city of New York
§ 235
Compensation and liability for support and care in counties within the city of New York
§ 236
Powers of the family court with regard to certain handicapped children
§ 241
Findings and purpose
§ 242
Attorney for the child
§ 243
Designation
§ 244
Duration of designation
§ 245
Compensation
§ 246
Supervision by administrative board
§ 248
Appropriations
§ 249
Appointment of attorney for child
§ 249-A
Waiver of counsel
§ 249-B
Rules of court
§ 251
Medical examinations
§ 252
Probation service
§ 252-A
Fees
§ 253
Auxiliary services
§ 254
Presentation by corporation counsel, county attorney or district attorney
§ 254-A
Procedure for district attorney presentation
§ 255
Cooperation of officials and organizations
§ 256
Visitation, inspection and supervision by state department of social services or board of social welfare
§ 261
Legislative findings and purpose
§ 262
Assignment of counsel for indigent persons