N.Y. Family Court Act § 312.1: Issuance and service of summons

§ 312.1. Issuance and service of summons. 1. After a petition has been

filed, the court may cause a copy thereof and a summons to be issued,

requiring the respondent personally and his parent or other person

legally responsible for his care, or, if such legally responsible person

is not available, a person with whom he resides, to appear for the

initial appearance as defined by section 320.1 at a time and place

named. The summons shall be signed by a judge or by the clerk of the

court.

2. Service of a summons and petition shall be made by delivery of a

true copy thereof to the person summoned at least twenty-four hours

before the time stated therein for appearance.

3. If after reasonable effort, personal service as provided in

subdivision two is not made, the court may at any stage in the

proceedings make an order providing for service in any manner the court

directs.