SCPA 1216 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 1215 When authorized to receive process or appear 1 up ARTICLE 12 Public Administrators In the Counties of Erie, Monroe, Nassau, Onondaga, Suffolk and Westchester and County Treasurers Appointed Administrators next SECTION 1217 When superseded; accounting authorized 1 Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 1216 Inquiry and subpoena The public administrator may institute an inquiry in any case in which he is authorized to act as to any matter affe... Surrogate's Court Procedure Act (SCP) CHAPTER 59-A, ARTICLE 12 § 1216. Inquiry and subpoena The public administrator may institute an inquiry in any case in which he is authorized to act as to any matter affecting the estate of the decedent. For that purpose he may issue a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum in the name of the court either before or after the issuance of letters. Failure to comply with the directions of the subpoena or subpoena duces tecum shall be punishable as a contempt of court.