N.Y. Family Court Act § 742: Diversion attempts

§ 742. Diversion attempts. (a) Whenever a petition is filed pursuant

to this article, the lead agency designated pursuant to section seven

hundred thirty-five of this article shall file a written report with the

court indicating any previous actions it has taken with respect to the

case.

(b) At the initial appearance of the respondent, the court shall

review any termination of diversion services pursuant to such section,

and the documentation of diligent attempts to provide appropriate

services and determine whether such efforts or services provided are

sufficient. The court may, at any time, subject to the provisions of

section seven hundred forty-eight of this article, order that additional

diversion attempts be undertaken by the designated lead agency. The

court may order the youth and the parent or other person legally

responsible for the youth to participate in diversion services. If the

designated lead agency thereafter determines that a case referred for

diversion efforts under this section has been successfully resolved, it

shall so notify the court, and the court shall dismiss the petition.