Senate Bill S2075

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S2075

 TITLE OF BILL :
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 making permanent the provisions of such
chapter


 PURPOSE OF BILL :
Makes permanent 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 71 of the Laws of 1999, to make such provisions
permanent.

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 and again in
1999, legislation was passed to allow New York City Marshals to
enforce money judgments rendered by the Supreme and Family Courts in
New York City. There remains a tremendous need, especially

with respect to child support judgments, for increased enforcement of
money judgments in the City. Utilizing the services of New York City
Marshals for such enforcement has allowed the Marshals to lend their
efforts to fulfilling this need.  This program has worked
exceptionally well for the past seven years and should be continued
permanently.

 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :
2004 - A.10022/S.5897 A.Judi Comm/S.Judi Comm
1999 - A.6914 - Ch.71 '99 1997 - A.3007-A-Ch.455 '97

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS :
None to State or City government. Marshals are reimbursed by fees
only.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
Immediately.