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