Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
SOS Social Services |
Article 3. LOCAL PUBLIC WELFARE ORGANIZATION; POWERS AND DUTIES |
Title 6. POWERS TO ENFORCE SUPPORT |
Section 103. Seizure of property of persons liable for support
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The responsible public welfare official may apply to a court having jurisdiction in actions involving an amount equal to the value of property to be seized for a warrant to seize the real or personal estate of a person who absents himself, leaving any one for whose support he is liable dependent upon public support or liable to become so dependent. If such a warrant be issued, the public welfare official may seize the property and apply the proceeds as directed by the court.