N.Y. Family Court Act § 923: Referral to voluntary agency

§ 923. Referral to voluntary agency. (a) The probation service may

recommend to the petitioner and to the petitioner's spouse that they

consult with interested voluntary social or religious agencies in the

community. If they consent, the service may thereupon refer them to any

such interested voluntary agency.

(b) The probation service may not prevent any person from having

access to the court for the purpose of having conciliation proceedings

under this article.