N.Y. Family Court Act § 1013: Jurisdiction

§ 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.