Application to officers other than judges of the courts of the Unified Court System

The powers of a court set forth in this Subpart shall apply to judges of the housing part of the New York City Civil Court and to support magistrates appointed pursuant to section 439 of The Family Court Act, except that the powers of Family Court support magistrates shall be limited to a determination that a party or attorney has engaged in frivolous conduct, which shall be subject to confirmation by a judge of the Family Court who may impose any costs or sanctions authorized by this Subpart.