N.Y. Judiciary Law Section 256
Duties of clerk of court of appeals


1.

The clerk of the court of appeals must keep his office at the city of Albany.

2.

Before entering upon the duties of his office, he must subscribe, and file the constitutional oath of office.

3.

He must, within ten days after the first day of January, and after the first day of July, in each year, render to the comptroller an accurate account, under oath, of all fees received by him for his official services, since the last account was rendered; and must pay the same into the treasury of the state.

4.

The judges of the court of appeals or a majority of them shall have the power to make, from time to time, rules fixing and regulating the fees of the clerk of the court of appeals and all his duties in relation to such fees.

Source: Section 256 — Duties of clerk of court of appeals, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/JUD/256 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 26, 2024).

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Accessed:
Oct. 26, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 256’s source at nysenate​.gov

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