N.Y. CVP Law § 5211
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Privilege on examination; immunity
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§ 5211. Privilege on examination; immunity. The court may confer\nimmunity upon any witness in accordance with the provisions of section\n50.20 of the criminal procedure law for testimony or evidence in an\nenforcement procedure relating to disposition of property in which the\njudgment debtor has an interest, or relating to his or another person's\nclaim to be entitled, as against the judgment creditor or a receiver, to\nhold property derived from or through the judgment debtor, or to be\ndischarged from the payment of a debt which was due to the judgment\ndebtor; provided, however, that no immunity shall be conferred except\nupon twenty-four hours' written notice to the appropriate district\natorney having an official interest therein.\n
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