New York § 320 - 320Who may apply for appointment of committee
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 320 — 320Who may apply for appointment of committee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 320. 320Who may apply for appointment of committee
§ 320. Who may apply for appointment of committee. When ever any person has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment in this state for life, the husband, wife, relatives or next of kin or any creditor of such person may apply to the supreme court, at a special term thereof in the judicial district in which said person resided at the time of his conviction, for the appointment of a committee of such person's estate, both real and personal.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 320
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 320 cover?
Section 320 ("320Who may apply for appointment of committee") 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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