§ 12-54 Review of Claims.
RCNY § 12-54
(a)The Property Clerk shall review the claims submitted pursuant to this subchapter and may require additional information, including but not limited to evidence of identity, ownership and letters testamentary or letters of administration.
(b)The Property Clerk may retain any item of personal property for a reasonable time to allow for the review of all claims filed in a timely manner under this rule or other applicable provision of law. However, the Property Clerk will continue with its procedure of returning property where in its discretion it determines that conclusive evidence of ownership has been provided.
(c)Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be deemed to either require or prohibit the Property Clerk from initiating an interpleader action in accordance with the civil practice law and rules.
