What's happening
This bill extends the authorization for New York City marshals to exercise the same powers as sheriffs regarding execution of money judgments until June 30, 2020.
Why it matters
Extending marshal powers ensures continuity in debt collection and court-ordered financial enforcement in NYC, avoiding disruption for creditors and the court system.
The extension provides more time for lawmakers to consider whether permanent changes are needed, or to further study the impact of marshals having sheriff-like authority.
Maintaining these powers for marshals may affect how quickly and efficiently money judgments are enforced in the city, which can impact both individuals owed money and those subject to enforcement actions.
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Extend Marshals’ Powers One Year
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History
- Substituted by A4745A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1070
- Referred to judiciary
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Extend Marshal Money Powers
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Jeffrey Dinowitz
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5776
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 14, 2019
Introduced by Sen. HOYLMAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Judiciary
AN ACT to amend chapter 455 of the laws of 1997 amending the New York city civil court act and the civil practice law and rules relating to authorizing New York city marshals to exercise the same functions, powers and duties as sheriffs with respect to the execution of money judgments, in relation to extending the effectiveness of such chapter
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 3 of chapter 455 of the laws of 1997, amending the New York city civil court act and the civil practice law and rules relating to authorizing New York city marshals to exercise the same functions, powers and duties as sheriffs with respect to the execution of money judgments, as amended by chapter 29 of the laws of 2014, is amended to read as follows:
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately and shall remain in full force and effect only until June 30, [2019] 2020 when upon such date this act shall be deemed repealed.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 455 of the laws of 1997 amend- ing the New York city civil court act and the civil practice law and rules relating to authorizing New York city marshals to exercise the same functions, powers and duties as sheriffs with respect to the execution of money judgments, in relation to extending the effectiveness of such chapter
Purpose of bill
Extends until 2020, provisions which confer on New York City Marshals the same functions, powers and duties as Sheriffs with respect to the execution of money judgments of the Supreme and Family Courts.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Amends Section 3 of Chapter 455 of the Laws of 1997, as amended by Chapter 29 of the Laws of 2014, to extend the effective date until June 30, 2020.
Section 2. Effective date.
Justification
New York City Marshals are primarily responsible for executing judgments rendered by the Civil Court of the City of New York, serving summonses and executing other judgment orders. The City Marshals are supervised by the New York City Department of Investigation and pay a percentage of their gross income to the City. They are required to provide for their own operating expenses, including maintenance of their office, clerical staff and transportation. In 1997,1999, 2004, 2019, and again in 2014, legislation was passed to allow New York City Marshals to enforce money judgments rendered by the Supreme and Family Courts in New York City.
Legislative history
2014 - S.7119 - Ch. 29 of the Laws of 2014 2009 - S.2076 - Ch. 103 of the Laws of 2009 2004 - S.5898 - Ch.128 of the Laws of 2004 1999 - S.3862 - Ch.71 of the Laws of 1999 1997 - S.1972-A - Ch.455 of the Laws of 1997
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None to State or City government. Marshals are reimbursed by fees only.
Effective date
Immediately.
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