N.Y. General City Law Section 96
Woman defined

The term “woman” as used in this article shall not include any female either actually or apparently under the age sixteen years, whose care is assumed by any incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to children; but every such female upon being taken to a station house shall be at once transferred therefrom by the officer in charge to the custody of such society.

Source: Section 96 — Woman defined, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/GCT/96 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Dec. 6, 2025).

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