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N.Y. Family Court Act § 548-a: Paternity or child support proceedings; suspension of driving privileges

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  1. Family Court Act
  2. Article 5. Paternity Proceedings
  3. Part 4. Orders

§ 548-a. Paternity or child support proceedings; suspension of

driving privileges. (a) If the respondent, after receiving appropriate

notice, fails to comply with a summons, subpoena or warrant relating to

a paternity or child support proceeding, the court may order the

department of motor vehicles to suspend the respondent's driving

privileges.

(b) The court may subsequently order the department of motor vehicles

to terminate the suspension of the respondent's driving privileges;

however, the court shall order the termination of such suspension when

the court is satisfied that the respondent has fully complied with the

requirements of all summonses, subpoenas and warrants relating to a

paternity or child support proceeding.

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