2006 New York Code - Inquiry And Subpoena

 
  § 1216. Inquiry and subpoena
    The public administrator may institute an inquiry in any case in which
  he  is  authorized  to  act as to any matter affecting the estate of the
  decedent.  For that purpose he may issue a subpoena  or  subpoena  duces
  tecum  in  the  name of the court either before or after the issuance of
  letters.   Failure to comply with the  directions  of  the  subpoena  or
  subpoena duces tecum shall be punishable as a contempt of court.