Statute · New York Judiciary Law
N.Y. Jud. Law § 4-a — Certain powers of the courts regarding civil arrests
N.Y. Jud. Law § 4-a
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Judiciary Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 4-a. Certain powers of the courts regarding civil arrests. In order to maintain access to the court and open judicial proceedings for all persons in their individual capacity and to prevent interference with the needs of judicial administration, a court has the power to issue appropriate…
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N.Y. Jud. Law § 4-a — Certain powers of the courts regarding civil arrests is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 4-a. Certain powers of the courts regarding civil arrests. In order to maintain access to the court and open judicial proceedings for all persons in their individual capacity and to prevent interference with the needs of judicial administration, a court has the power to issue appropriate judicial orders to protect the privilege from civil arrest, in accordance with article three of the civil rights law.