N.Y. Debtor & Creditor Law § 16: Examination of witnesses

§ 16. Examination of witnesses. 1. The judge may also, at any time, on

petition of the assignee or any party interested, order the examination

of witnesses and the production of any books and papers by any party or

witness before him or before a referee appointed by him for such

purpose, or before the assignee who shall have power to administer

oaths, compel the attendance of witnesses, and production of books,

records and papers by the issuance of subpoena, and the evidence so

taken, together with books and papers, or extracts therefrom, as the

case may be, shall be filed in the county clerk's office, and may be

used in evidence by any creditor or assignee in any action or proceeding

then pending, or which may hereafter be instituted.

2. In any examination ordered pursuant to subdivision one of this

section, the court may confer immunity in accordance with the provisions

of section 50.20 of the criminal procedure law; provided, however, that

no immunity shall be conferred except upon twenty-four hours prior

written notice to the appropriate district attorney having an official

interest therein.