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Judgment enforcement

The process of enforcing a judgment, including the role of the court and the County Clerk.

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Jan 26, 2026
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How does the process of registering a state civil judgment in county land records work in New York, and how can the public search those filings?

Registering a state civil judgment as a public lien is a two-step legal and administrative process: first the court enters (files) the judgment, and then the judgment-creditor must obtain and file a c...

Jan 16, 2026

What legal steps must a state attorney general take to seize private real estate to satisfy a civil judgment in New York?

A state attorney general seeking to seize private real estate to satisfy a civil judgment in New York must follow the same judgment-enforcement framework available to any judgment creditor: secure a m...