N.Y. Surrogate's Court Procedure Act § 1114: Inquiry and subpoena 1

§ 1114. Inquiry and subpoena

1. The public administrator may institute an inquiry in any case in

which he is authorized to act as to any matter affecting the estate of

the decedent.

2. For that purpose he may issue a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum

either before or after the issuance of letters in the name of the court

with the same effect as if either were issued by the court.

3. Failure to comply with the directions of the subpoena or subpoena

duces tecum shall be punishable as a contempt of court.