New York § 792 - 792Execution of warrant
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 792 — 792Execution of warrant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 792. 792Execution of warrant
§ 792. Execution of warrant. The sheriff to whom a warrant is issued, must collect each fine out of the personal property of the person fined, as prescribed by law or the rules of civil practice for the collection, by levy upon and sale of personal property, of an execution issued out of a court of record; and he is entitled to like fees thereupon. If sufficient personal property of a delinquent can not be found to pay the fine and the fees, the sheriff must arrest the delinquent, and detain him in custody until he pays the same, as upon an execution against the person, issued in an action, out of the supreme court; and he is entitled to like fees thereupon.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 792
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 792 cover?
Section 792 ("792Execution of warrant") 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 § 792?
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Is this the official text of New York law?
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