Habeas Corpus Example Cases For Juveniles In Suffolk
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In some circumstances, you file a petition or a motion. The court has several complaint forms that you may use in drafting your complaint. The forms are available online and at the Pro Se Intake Unit. You may also write your own complaint without using a court form.
A custodial parent may file a petition with their local child support agency. That petition will then be forwarded to the New York City Law Department office in the county where the non-custodial parent resides. This matter will then be litigated in the New York City Family Court located in the same borough.
The term “habeas corpus,” means “you shall have the body” in Latin. It empowers courts to demand the appearance of a detained individual, such as a child, before a judge. In child custody cases, parents or guardians can use the writ of habeas corpus to contest the legality of custody arrangements.
The Suffolk County Family Court is one of several other trial courts in Suffolk County, New York. The court is located within the 10th Judicial District. This court hears cases involving families and children, including, adoption, guardianship and foster care.
You may choose to file your own Family Court petition. To do so, go to the website listed below and choose the type of petition you want to file. Completed petitions must be filed with the General Clerk of the Family Court (631-853-4289).
Cayuga County. Livingston County. Monroe County. Ontario County. Seneca County. Steuben County. Wayne County. Yates County.
If the court grants the writ of habeas corpus, it may schedule a hearing to determine the child's custody or visitation arrangements. During the hearing, both parents will have the opportunity to present their arguments and evidence.
Nassau & Suffolk Counties - 10th Judicial District - N.Y. State Courts.
The Cohalan Court Complex in Central Islip is the site for criminal cases of the Suffolk County First District Court. The Nassau County District Court is divided into four districts, all of which sit in Hempstead, New York. The first district covers criminal cases countywide.
