Article 6 Volume 2 Flashcards

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§ 651. Jurisdiction over habeas corpus proceedings and petitions for custody and visitation of minors.- (CUSTODY)

When referred from the supreme or county court, or initiated at the family court, the family court has the power to determine habeas corpus proceedings and petitions for the determination of custody and visitation of minors, including applications from ____________ for visitation and custody rights

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grandparents

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§ 651. Jurisdiction over habeas corpus proceedings and petitions for custody and visitation of minors.- (CUSTODY)

Prior to issuing any temporary or permanent orders of custody or visitation, the court shall conduct reviews of the decisions and reports from registries for histories of Article 10 child abuse/neglect, warrants, orders of protection and the sex offender registry.

Upon reviewing decisions and reports the court shall notify associated counsel, self-represented parties and attorneys for children and may issue temporary or permanent custody or visitation orders

Prior to the issuance of any successive permanent or initial temporary order of custody or visitation, the court shall conduct the same checks unless they were done within _________ prior. Again, parties and counsel must be notified of the results

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ninety (90) days

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§ 651. Jurisdiction over habeas corpus proceedings and petitions for custody and visitation of minors.- (CUSTODY)

The court can issue temporary emergency orders in certain circumstances in the event that it is not possible to timely review decisions and reports from registries as required

After issuing a temporary emergency order of custody or visitation, within __________ of the issuance of such temporary emergency order, such checks shall be made.

Should such ____________ period fall on a day when court is not in session, then the required reviews shall take place_________ the court is in session.

Parties and counsel shall be notified

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twenty-four hours …. twenty-four hours . the next day

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§ 651. Jurisdiction over habeas corpus proceedings and petitions for custody and visitation of minors.- (CUSTODY)

Here is an interesting section:
The commissioner of the office of children and family services, in conjunction with the office of court administration, is hereby authorized and directed to examine, study, evaluate and make recommendations concerning the feasibility of the utilization of computers in family courts which are connected to the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment as a means of providing family courts with information regarding parties requesting orders of custody or visitation.

Such report is to be submitted by 2029

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§ 651. Jurisdiction over habeas corpus proceedings and petitions for custody and visitation of minors.- (CUSTODY)

Here is an interesting section:
The commissioner of the office of children and family services, in conjunction with the office of court administration, is hereby authorized and directed to examine, study, evaluate and make recommendations concerning the feasibility of the utilization of computers in family courts which are connected to the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment as a means of providing family courts with information regarding parties requesting orders of custody or visitation.
Such report is to be submitted by 2029

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§ 651. Jurisdiction over habeas corpus proceedings and petitions for custody and visitation of minors.- (CUSTODY)

The Court can consider whether a parent’s military service would have an effect on child custody orders

An _______________ shall be appointed in all cases where a modification is sought during such military service.

Unless the parties have otherwise stipulated or agreed, if an order is issued pursuant to this subdivision, the return of the parent from active military service, deployment or temporary assignment shall be considered a ____________________.

Upon the request of either parent, the court shall determine on the basis of the child’s best interests whether the custody judgment or order previously in effect should be modified.

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attorney for the child………. substantial change in circumstances

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651-a. NEW UPDATED: Reports of child abuse and maltreatment; admissibility. (CUSTODY)

In proceedings for custody or visitation of minors, a report made to the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment which is otherwise admissible as a business record pursuant to civil practice law and rules (SHALL/SHALL NOT) BE ADMISSABLE AS EVIDENCE, unless:

an investigation of such report conducted pursuant to the social services law commenced on or before December 31, 2021 has determined that there is some credible evidence of the alleged abuse or maltreatment, or an investigation of such report commenced on or after January 1, 2022, determines that there is a fair preponderance of the evidence of the alleged abuse or maltreatment, that the subject of the report has been notified that the report is indicated. (What the heck does that mean??)

  • If the commissioner of DSS or his designee has determined the report is unfounded, it shall not be admissible.
  • Any deleted findings from an otherwise founded report shall not be admissible.
  • If there are any additions to the report, such additions shall be admissible if otherwise admissible as a business record

If such a report, or portion thereof, is admissible in evidence but is ____________ it shall not be sufficient to make a fact finding of abuse or maltreatment in such proceeding. Any other evidence tending to support the reliability of such report shall be sufficient corroboration.

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SHALL NOT……….. uncorroborated,

651-a. NEW UPDATED: Reports of child abuse and maltreatment; admissibility. (CUSTODY)

In proceedings for custody or visitation of minors, a report made to the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment which is otherwise admissible as a business record pursuant to civil practice law and rules (SHALL/SHALL NOT) BE ADMISSABLE AS EVIDENCE, unless:

an investigation of such report conducted pursuant to the social services law commenced on or before December 31, 2021 has determined that there is some credible evidence of the alleged abuse or maltreatment, or an investigation of such report commenced on or after January 1, 2022, determines that there is a fair preponderance of the evidence of the alleged abuse or maltreatment, that the subject of the report has been notified that the report is indicated. (What the heck does that mean??)

In addition, if such report has been reviewed by the state commissioner of social services or his designee and has been determined to be unfounded, it shall not be admissible in evidence.

If such report has been so reviewed and has been amended to delete any finding, each such deleted finding shall not be admissible.

If the state commissioner of social services or his designee has amended the report to add any new finding, each such new finding, together with any portion of the original report not deleted shall be admissible if it meets the other requirements of this section and is otherwise admissible as a business record.

If such a report, or portion thereof, is admissible in evidence but is ____________ it shall not be sufficient to make a fact finding of abuse or maltreatment in such proceeding. Any other evidence tending to support the reliability of such report shall be sufficient corroboration.

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§ 652. Jurisdiction over applications to fix custody in matrimonial actions on referral from supreme court - (CUSTODY)

When referred from the _________ to the family court, the family court has the jurisdiction to fix temporary and permanent custody as well as modify judgments and orders as a result of separations and divorces

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supreme court

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§ 652. Jurisdiction over applications to fix custody in matrimonial actions on referral from supreme court - (CUSTODY)

Generally the family court may modify such custody and visitation orders originally made in the supreme court unless the supreme court order specifically indicates such orders may only be modified in the supreme court

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§ 652. Jurisdiction over applications to fix custody in matrimonial actions on referral from supreme court - (CUSTODY)

Generally the family court may modify such custody and visitation orders originally made in the supreme court unless the supreme court order specifically indicates such orders may only be modified in the supreme court

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653 - Rules of court. (CUSTODY)
The probation service may interview people and obtain data as will aid the court in determining a habeas corpus or custody proceeding

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653 - Rules of court. (CUSTODY)
The probation service may interview people and obtain data as will aid the court in determining a habeas corpus or custody proceeding

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  1. Temporary order of protection. (CUSTODY)

A temporary order of protection may be issued under this article using the standard rules for such issuance in the family court

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  1. Temporary order of protection. (CUSTODY)

A temporary order of protection may be issued under this article using the standard rules for such issuance in the family court

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  1. Order of protection. (CUSTODY)

The court may make an order of protection and an order of __________ in assistance or as a condition to any other order made under this part

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probation

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§ 656-a. Firearms; surrender and license suspension, revocation and
ineligibility. (CUSTODY)

Upon the issuance of an order of protection or temporary order of protection, or upon a violation of such order, the court shall make a determination regarding the suspension and revocation of a license to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm or firearms, ineligibility for such a license and the surrender of firearms in accordance with section eight hundred forty-two-a of this act.

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§ 656-a. Firearms; surrender and license suspension, revocation and
ineligibility. (CUSTODY)

Upon the issuance of an order of protection or temporary order of protection, or upon a violation of such order, the court shall
make a determination regarding the suspension and revocation of a license to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm or firearms, ineligibility for such a license and the surrender of firearms in accordance with section eight hundred forty-two-a of this act.

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  1. Certain provisions relating to the guardianship and custody of children by persons who are not the parents of such children. (CUSTODY)

This section provides for certain rights that are granted to those who have legal custody and guardianship of a minor child other than the birth parents. It provides that such individuals have the right and responsibility to issuing any necessary consents regarding:

  • the child’s protection
  • education,
  • care and control
  • health and medical needs, and
  • the physical custody of the person of the child
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  1. Certain provisions relating to the guardianship and custody of children by persons who are not the parents of such children. (CUSTODY)

This section provides for certain rights that are granted to those who have legal custody and guardianship of a minor child other than the birth parents. It provides that such individuals have the right and responsibility to issuing any necessary consents regarding:

-the child’s protection
-education,
-care and control
-health and medical needs, and
-the physical custody of the person of the child

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  1. Certain provisions relating to the guardianship and custody of children by persons who are not the parents of such children. (CUSTODY)

Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to limit the ability of ________ to consent to his or her own medical care as may be otherwise provided by law.

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a child

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  1. Certain provisions relating to the guardianship and custody of children by persons who are not the parents of such children. (CUSTODY)

It also stipulates that if you have custody of a child that you are not the parent of, just as in guardianship, you can put them on your ________________

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employer sponsored health insurance plan

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§ 658. (NEW) Consideration of blindness during guardianship, custody or visitation proceedings. (CUSTODY)

The court may not deny or decide a petition for custody/visitation or guardianship solely on the basis that the petitioner is blind, unless, based on evidence in the record, the blindness affects the best interests of the child whose guardianship, custody or visitation is the subject of the petition.

As used in this section, “blind” or “blindness” means:
a. vision that is 20/200 or less in the best corrected eye; or
b. vision that subtends an angle of not greater than twenty degrees in the best corrected eye.

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§ 658. (NEW) Consideration of blindness during guardianship, custody or visitation proceedings. (CUSTODY)

The court may not deny or decide a petition for custody or visitation under this part or guardianship under part four of this article solely on the basis that the petitioner is blind.

The blindness of the petitioner shall be considered relevant only to the extent that the court finds, based on evidence in the record, that the blindness affects the best interests of the child whose guardianship, custody or visitation is the subject of the petition.

As used in this section, “blind” or “blindness” means:
a. vision that is 20/200 or less in the best corrected eye; or
b. vision that subtends an angle of not greater than twenty degrees in the best corrected eye.

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661 Jurisdiction. (GUARDIANSHIP)

The family court has like jurisdiction and authority as is now conferred on ____________and ___________ as concerns the guardianship of the person of a minor.

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county and surrogates courts

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661 Jurisdiction. (GUARDIANSHIP)

The provisions of the____________ shall apply where applicable and do not conflict

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surrogates courts procedure act

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661 Jurisdiction. (GUARDIANSHIP)

For the purposes of appointing a guardian of the person under this act, the terms “infant” and “minor” will include a person who is less than ____________ years old and who consents to the appointment or continuation of a guardian after the age of _________

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Twenty-one (21)…….. Eighteen (18)

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661 Jurisdiction. (GUARDIANSHIP)

If it is in the best interests of the child, the court may appoint a permanent guardian of a child, if:

a child has been committed to ____________ or

parents of a child whose consent to the adoption of the child would have been required or who were entitled to notice of an adoption proceeding are ________

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an authorized agency ……… dead

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661 Jurisdiction. (GUARDIANSHIP)

(Bard) The permanent guardian will have the right and responsibility to make decisions about the child’s:

  • Protection
  • Education
  • Care and control
  • Health and medical needs
  • Physical custody

The permanent guardian can also consent to the __________ of the child.

However, the child’s ability to consent to their own medical care is not limited by this.

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adoption

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661 Jurisdiction. (GUARDIANSHIP)

The court may consolidate a hearing on the guardianship petition with a _____________ under Article 10 or 10A of this act

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dispositional hearing

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662 - (Guardianship) Rules of court. (GUARDIANSHIP)
Once again the probation service can do its thing to aid the court..

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662 - (Guardianship) Rules of court. (GUARDIANSHIP)
Once again the probation service can do its thing to aid the court..

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633- Guardian of person to file copy of order of appointment. (GUARDIANSHIP)

Upon the appointment of a guardian of the person of a minor, ___________ shall thereupon issue from this court

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letters of guardianship

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664- Recording in camera interviews of infants. (GUARDIANSHIP)

The court shall not conduct an in camera interview of an infant in any action or proceeding unless a __________ of such interview be made

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stenographic record

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664- Recording in camera interviews of infants.

If an appeal is filed the stenographic record will be made part of the record ________ to the appellate division

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under seal

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671- Issuance of warrant; certificate of warrant.

The court may issue a warrant directing the respondent to be arrested and brought before the court when it appears that:

1.The summons cannot be served
2. The respondent has failed to obey the summons
3. The respondent is likely to leave the jurisdiction
4. The summons in the court’s opinion would be ineffectual
5. The safety of the petitioner or child is endangered
6. The respondent on bail or parole has failed to appear

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671- Issuance of warrant; certificate of warrant.

The court may issue a warrant directing the respondent to be arrested and brought before the court when it appears that:

1.The summons cannot be served
2. The respondent has failed to obey the summons
3. The respondent is likely to leave the jurisdiction
4. The summons in the court’s opinion would be ineffectual
5. The safety of the petitioner or child is endangered
6. The respondent on bail or parole has failed to appear

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671- Issuance of warrant; certificate of warrant.

The ___________ may not serve a warrant on the respondent unless the court itself grants such permission upon application of the ____________

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petitioner…….. petitioner

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671- Issuance of warrant; certificate of warrant.

The clerk of the court may issue to the petitioner or to the representative of an incorporated charitable or philanthropic society having a legitimate interest in the family a certificate stating that a warrant for the respondent has been issued by the court.

A certificate of warrant expires ___________ from the date of issue but may be renewed from time to time by the clerk of the court.

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ninety days

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671- Issuance of warrant; certificate of warrant.

Rules of court shall provide that a record of all ____________ be kept and that periodic reports concerning _____________ be made.

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unserved warrants……. unserved warrants