NY A10258

Authorizes county clerks in New York City to maintain separate judgment docket volumes for adjudications made by the Department of Consumer Affairs in civil court, in addition to existing volumes for parking violations, environmental control, and taxi commissions.

Requires the Department of Consumer Affairs to include specific information in notices of violation, including how respondents may admit or deny charges and warning that failure to respond may result in a default judgment.

Establishes that final orders imposing civil penalties (up to $500 per violation unless otherwise specified) may be entered as judgments in civil court and enforced as money judgments without separate court proceedings.

Requires the Department to notify respondents before entering a default judgment, allowing 30 days to request a stay for good cause and either request a hearing or enter a plea.

Makes judgments entered pursuant to this subdivision valid for eight years and requires notices of violation to be served according to Civil Practice Law and Rules or through specified methods for licensed businesses.