New York § 272 - 272References in this chapter
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 272 — 272References in this chapter, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 272. 272References in this chapter
§ 272. References in this chapter. Whenever in this chapter any reference is made to the children's court act of the State of New York, the children's court or a judge thereof, or to the domestic relations court act of the city of New York, the domestic relations court of the city of New York or a justice thereof, such reference shall, on and after the effective date of legislation implementing the establishment of the family court, the officers thereof, and prescribing its powers and duties, be deemed to refer, respectively, to such legislation, the family court or a judge thereof, as the case may be, to the extent that such references may be made applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 272
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 272 cover?
Section 272 ("272References in this chapter") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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