§ 620. Service of papers in civil judicial proceedings upon a prisoner. An officer to whom a paper in a civil judicial proceeding is delivered, in compliance with the requirements for service of the paper upon a prisoner in his custody, shall note thereon the date and time of its receipt and forthwith deliver it to the prisoner. The officer is liable to the prisoner for any damages resulting from a violation of this section.

Terms Used In N.Y. Correction Law 620

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.