Family Court Act § 478 · Part 7. Undertaking
Termination of surety's liability
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§ 478. Termination of surety's liability. Whenever the liability on an undertaking has ceased, the court shall make an order to that effect. Upon receipt of a certified copy of the order, the county clerk shall discharge of record the lien of the undertaking.
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- Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/FCT478
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