Q: Personal property was taken in violation to the Exempt Law, CPLR. 5222-A...and a court Restraint Order would issue
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If your personal property was taken in violation of the Exempt Income Protection Act (CPLR 5222-A) and there is a court-issued restraint order, you may have grounds to challenge this action. The Exempt Income Protection Act protects certain types of income and assets from being seized or frozen. If these protections were ignored, you can request a court hearing to contest the seizure.
Start by reviewing the specific details of the property that was taken and confirm that it falls under the categories protected by the law, such as Social Security benefits, disability payments, or certain pensions. You will need to gather documentation proving that the property is exempt and was wrongfully taken.
Next, you should file an exemption claim form with the court or the party that initiated the restraint. This form allows you to state your case and present evidence that the property is exempt. You may want to consider attending the hearing with any supporting documents and being prepared to explain why the property should be released from the restraint.
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