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N.Y. County Law § 938 — County detective in counties of Bronx and Kings, County detectives are hereby empowered, under the direction of the district attorney by ...
N.Y. County Law § 938
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- New York County Law
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- New York
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- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 938. County detective in counties of Bronx and Kings, County detectives are hereby empowered, under the direction of the district attorney by whom appointed, to preserve order, to examine all papers and processes issued from such offices, to serve all papers and processes issued from such…
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N.Y. County Law § 938 — County detective in counties of Bronx and Kings, County detectives are hereby empowered, under the direction of the district attorney by ... is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 938. County detective in counties of Bronx and Kings, County detectives are hereby empowered, under the direction of the district attorney by whom appointed, to preserve order, to examine all papers and processes issued from such offices, to serve all papers and processes issued from such office, to examine all bench warrants and orders of arrest in criminal cases, and to perform such other duties as may from time to time be required of them by such district attorney. Such officers may be authorized to act as deputy sheriffs by the sheriff of the city of New York to assist in preserving the peace. Such officers shall hold office during the pleasure of the district attorney.