Statewide Forms Forms

The New York State Family Court website has forms used in child abuse and neglect cases. These forms cover every stage of the case, from before a petition is filed through the final outcome.

Before a case starts:

• Forms to remove a child temporarily
• Requests for access to a child or home
• Notices about temporary removal and hearings

Starting a case:

• Abuse and neglect petitions
• Summonses and arrest warrants
• Notices to parents and relatives
• Requests for services

During the case:

• Forms for decisions and hearings
• Orders that combine findings, next steps, and permanency plans

After the court decides:

• Requests to end or change a child’s placement
• Violation or extension petitions
• Medical exam orders
• Requests to return a child
• Forms to send a case to criminal court