N.Y. Debtor & Creditor Law § 100: Who may be exempted, and by what court

§ 100. Who may be exempted, and by what court. An insolvent debtor may

be exempted from arrest, or discharged from imprisonment, as prescribed

in this article. For that purpose, he must apply, by petition, to the

county court of the county in which he resides, or is imprisoned; or, if

he resides or is imprisoned in the city of New York, to the supreme

court. A person, who has been admitted to the jail liberties, is deemed

to be imprisoned, within the meaning of this article.