Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

when does the acod begin? at the time of arrest or when given


Asked on 10/26/11, 7:09 pm

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Jason Stern Law Offices of Jason Stern

The ACOD or ACD (Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal) begins from the date of your court appearance in which you were issued that disposition. It effectively acts as an adjournment, with the stipulation that the case will be dismissed if no other criminal complaints are issued against the defendant within a given period of time.

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Answered on 10/26/11, 7:20 pm


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