N.Y. Family Court Act § 307.2: Appearance ticket procedures

§ 307.2. Appearance ticket procedures. 1. If a child fails to appear

on the return date specified on a family court appearance ticket, the

probation service may refer the matter forthwith to the appropriate

presentment agency or may, in its discretion, attempt to secure the

attendance of the child. Upon exercise of its discretion, probation

services shall take appropriate action under law including, but not

limited to, written notification to the child and parent or other person

legally responsible for his care or telephone communications with the

child and parent or other person legally responsible for his care.

Efforts to secure the attendance of the child shall not extend beyond

seven days subsequent to such return date and the probation service must

refer the matter to the appropriate presentment agency within such

period. Upon referral, the presentment agency may take whatever action

it deems appropriate, including the filing of a petition pursuant to

section 311.1.

2. If the complainant fails to appear on the return date specified on

such appearance ticket, the probation service may, in its discretion,

attempt to secure his voluntary attendance. Upon exercise of its

discretion, probation services may take appropriate action under law

including, but not limited to, written notification to the complainant

or telephone communications with the complainant. Efforts to secure the

voluntary attendance of such person shall not extend beyond seven days

subsequent to such return date and the probation service shall refer the

matter to the appropriate presentment agency within such period. Upon

referral, the presentment agency may take whatever action it deems

appropriate, including the issuance of a subpoena or the filing of a

petition pursuant to section 311.1.

3. If a petition is filed subsequent to the issuance of an appearance

ticket the appearance ticket shall be made part of the probation service

file.