N.Y. Debtor & Creditor Law § 120: Who may be discharged

§ 120. Who may be discharged. A person, imprisoned by virtue of an

execution to collect a sum of money, issued in a civil action or special

proceeding, may be discharged from the imprisonment, as prescribed in

this article. A person who has been admitted to the jail liberties, is

deemed to be imprisoned, within the meaning of this article.