NYC Administrative Code

§ 7-510 — Inquiry for enforcement of judgments owed to the city.

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What is NYC AC § 7-510?

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This section empowers the sheriff to inquire into the assets and property of judgment debtors owed to the city. The sheriff may issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses to determine the debtor's ability to pay the judgment. Applies to individuals or entities with debts owed to the city.

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§ 7-510 Inquiry for enforcement of judgments owed to the city.

AC § 7-510

The sheriff shall be empowered to make an inquiry to determine whether a judgment debtor of the city has sufficient assets and property, including any debts owed to a judgment debtor, to pay the judgment. In connection with such an inquiry, the sheriff is authorized to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, to administer oaths and to examine such persons as he or she may deem necessary.

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