N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 430.30: Duty to deliver defendant

§ 430.30 Duty to deliver defendant.

In counties contained within New York City and in counties that have a

commissioner of correction who is responsible for detention of

defendants in criminal actions, it is the duty of the commissioner of

correction of such city or county to deliver the defendant forthwith to

the proper institution in accordance with the commitment. In all other

counties it is the duty of the sheriff to deliver the defendant

forthwith to the proper institution in accordance with the commitment.