Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

What does penal law 180.80 really mean and how do you make sure it goes into effect


Asked on 3/13/10, 6:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

peter bark bark & karpf

180.80 means that the DA has 144 hours to have a person indicted from the time custody starts. If the time is not waived, the defendant must be released after 144 hours unless the DA can show exceptional circumstances

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Answered on 3/20/10, 6:38 pm


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