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120.20 – 120.20 | New York Law

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120.20 – 120.20

New York Criminal Procedure § 120.20

Statute Summary

NY CPL § 120.20 - Warrant of arrest; when issuable 1. * When a criminal action has been commenced in a local criminal court by the filing therewith of an accusatory instrument, other than a simplified traffic information, against a defendant who has not been arraigned upon such accusatory instrument and has not come under the control of the court with respect thereto: * NB Effective until October 1, 2018 * When a criminal action has been commenced in a local criminal court

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 120.20 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.