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In order to maintain access to the court and open judicial proceedings for all persons in their individual capacity and to prevent interference with the needs of judicial administration, a court has the power to issue appropriate judicial orders to protect the privilege from civil arrest, in accordance with article three of the civil rights law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Judiciary Law - JUD § 4-a. Certain powers of the courts regarding civil arrests - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/judiciary-law/jud-sect-4-a/
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