N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 5211: Privilege on examination; immunity

§ 5211. Privilege on examination; immunity. The court may confer

immunity upon any witness in accordance with the provisions of section

50.20 of the criminal procedure law for testimony or evidence in an

enforcement procedure relating to disposition of property in which the

judgment debtor has an interest, or relating to his or another person's

claim to be entitled, as against the judgment creditor or a receiver, to

hold property derived from or through the judgment debtor, or to be

discharged from the payment of a debt which was due to the judgment

debtor; provided, however, that no immunity shall be conferred except

upon twenty-four hours' written notice to the appropriate district

atorney having an official interest therein.