New York § 30 - 30Lost or destroyed seal must be replaced
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 30 — 30Lost or destroyed seal must be replaced, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30. 30Lost or destroyed seal must be replaced
§ 30. Lost or destroyed seal must be replaced. When the seal of a court is so injured, that it can not be conveniently used, the court must cause it to be destroyed; and when the seal of a court is lost or destroyed, the court must cause a new seal to be made, similar in all respects to the former seal, which shall become the seal of the court. The expense of a new seal for a county clerk, or a local court in a city, must be paid as part of the contingent expenses of the county or of the court, as the case requires. The expense of a new seal for any other court, except a surrogate's court, must be paid from the state treasury. The provisions of this section shall not be applicable in those cases where special provisions are otherwise made by law.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 30
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 30 cover?
Section 30 ("30Lost or destroyed seal must be replaced") 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.
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