(a) has physical custody of the child or has had physical custody for
a period of six consecutive months, including any temporary absence,
within one year immediately before the commencement of a child custody
proceeding; and
(b) has been awarded legal custody by a court or claims a right to
legal custody under the law of this state.
14. "Physical custody" means the physical care and supervision of a
child.
15. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any
territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the
United States.
16. "Tribe" means an Indian tribe or band, or Alaskan Native village,
which is recognized by federal law or formally acknowledged by a state.
17. "Warrant" means an order issued by a court authorizing law
enforcement officers to take physical custody of a child.
18. "Law enforcement officer" means a police officer as defined in
subdivision thirty-four of section 1.20 of the criminal procedure law.
Structure New York Laws
Article 5-A - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
75 - Short Title and Statement of Legislative Intent.
75-B - Proceedings Governed by Other Laws.
75-C - Application to Indian Tribes.
75-D - International Application of Article.
75-E - Effect of Child Custody Determination.
75-G - Notice to Persons Outside State.
75-H - Appearance and Limited Immunity.
75-I - Communication Between Courts.
75-J - Taking Testimony in Another State.
75-K - Cooperation Between Courts; Preservation of Records.
75-L - Military Service by Parent; Effect on Child Custody Orders Pursuant to This Article.
75-M - Consideration of Blindness During Guardianship, Custody or Visitation Proceedings.