N.Y. Social Services Law § 103: Seizure of property of persons liable for support

§ 103. Seizure of property of persons liable for support. The

responsible public welfare official may apply to a court having

jurisdiction in actions involving an amount equal to the value of

property to be seized for a warrant to seize the real or personal estate

of a person who absents himself, leaving any one for whose support he is

liable dependent upon public support or liable to become so dependent.

If such a warrant be issued, the public welfare official may seize the

property and apply the proceeds as directed by the court.