Section 818. Venue


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  • Proceedings under this article may be originated in the
      county in which the act or acts referred to in  the  petition  allegedly
      occurred  or  in  which  the family or household resides or in which any
      party resides. For the purposes of this section, residence shall include
      any residential program for victims of domestic violence, as defined  in
      subdivision  four  of  section  four  hundred fifty-nine-a of the social
      services law, or facility which provides shelter to homeless persons  or
      families on an emergency or temporary basis.