Mouquin v. Mouquin

This proceeding was originated as a criminal matter in which Charles and Patricia Mouquin were charged with the crimes of unlawful imprisonment in the *441second degree (Penal Law, § 135.05) and assault in the third degree (Penal Law, § 120.00). Because of the Family Courts’ exclusive jurisdiction over family offenses (Family Ct Act, § 812), the matter was transferred to this court by the Orange-town Justice Court. (Family Ct Act, § 813.)

A motion has been made by the petitioner to transfer the proceeding back to the Justice Court pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 816 of the Family Court Act…