Statute · New York Civil Practice Law & Rules
N.Y. C.P.L.R. 5238 — Directions to the sheriff
N.Y. C.P.L.R. 5238
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- New York Civil Practice Law & Rules
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 5238. Directions to the sheriff. Upon motion of any party, on notice to the sheriff and all other parties, the court may direct the sheriff to dispose of, account for, assign, return or release all or any part of any property or debt, or the proceeds thereof, or to file additional returns,…
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N.Y. C.P.L.R. 5238 — Directions to the sheriff is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 5238. Directions to the sheriff. Upon motion of any party, on notice to the sheriff and all other parties, the court may direct the sheriff to dispose of, account for, assign, return or release all or any part of any property or debt, or the proceeds thereof, or to file additional returns, subject to the payment of the sheriff's fees and expenses. As far as practicable, the court shall direct that notice of the motion be given to any other judgment creditors, at the addresses shown on the judgment docket and to any persons who have secured orders of attachment affecting any property or debt, or the proceeds thereof, sought to be returned or released.