New York § 1203 - 1203Jurisdiction

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1203 — 1203Jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1203. 1203Jurisdiction

§ 1203. Jurisdiction. The supreme court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine such a special proceeding. Such proceeding shall be commenced in the supreme court for the county in which is located the court of the United States into which such escheated property has been paid or which has control or custody of said property, or which has jurisdiction to make orders for the payment of such funds or property to the rightful owners thereof.

Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1203

What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1203 cover?

Section 1203 ("1203Jurisdiction") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite New York § 1203?

A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 1203" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

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