The issue is whether Family Court has jurisdiction to hear a designated felony act petition filed by Corporation Counsel once the District Attorney's office has evaluated the case and declined to prosecute in criminal court.
In this designated felony act petition filed February 25, 1997, respondent is alleged to have committed acts which if committed by an adult would constitute the...
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