In a proceeding pursuant to article 7 of the Family Court Act, an order of protection may properly be issued on behalf of a juvenile respondent against a natural parent even where the latter is not a party to the proceeding. And where, as here, the natural parent flagrantly violates the order so issued, he will be committed to jail for the statutory maximum period of six months.
By verified petition, the mother of 15-year...
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