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This bill amends the New York Family Court Act to require that when a juvenile delinquency petition is filed, the court must issue a summons to each parent of the juvenile, including non-custodial parents, if their address is available. The probation office or presentment agency (a legal entity that initiates juvenile delinquency proceedings) must first request contact information for other parents from the custodial parent. The summons will inform parents of their right to appear in court, participate in the proceeding, and seek temporary release or placement of the juvenile. The summons must be personally served at least 24 hours before the court appearance or mailed at least five days in advance. Importantly, if a noticed parent fails to appear, this cannot delay the juvenile's initial court appearance. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law and will apply to juvenile delinquency petitions filed on or after that date, with the goal of ensuring broader parental notification and involvement in juvenile court proceedings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4806