§ 23. No person to be arrested in civil proceedings without a statutory provision. A person shall not be arrested in a civil action or special proceeding, except as prescribed by statute. The writ of ne exeat is abolished.

Terms Used In N.Y. Civil Rights Law 23

  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.