§ 472-l. Transfer of certain children by agencies. The corporate authorities of any agency now or hereafter having the lawful custody and care of any child not less than six years of age, and not awaiting trial nor under sentence for a term of years for crime, may, with the consent of said corporation, transfer and assign such custody and care to this corporation upon such terms as the directors of such institution and said corporation may agree.

Terms Used In N.Y. Social Services Law 472-L

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.