Statute · New York Surrogate's Court Procedure
N.Y. Surr. Ct. Proc. Act § 1216 — Inquiry and subpoena The public administrator may institute an inquiry in any case in which he is authorized to act as to any matter affe...
N.Y. Surr. Ct. Proc. Act § 1216
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- New York Surrogate's Court Procedure
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- New York
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- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 1216. Inquiry and subpoena
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N.Y. Surr. Ct. Proc. Act § 1216 — Inquiry and subpoena The public administrator may institute an inquiry in any case in which he is authorized to act as to any matter affe... is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 1216. Inquiry and subpoena
The public administrator may institute an inquiry in any case in which he is authorized to act as to any matter affecting the estate of the decedent. For that purpose he may issue a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum in the name of the court either before or after the issuance of letters. Failure to comply with the directions of the subpoena or subpoena duces tecum shall be punishable as a contempt of court.