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180.85 – 180.85 | New York Law

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180.85 – 180.85

New York Criminal Procedure § 180.85

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NY CPL § 180.85 - Termination of prosecution 1. After arraignment of a defendant upon a felony complaint, other than a felony complaint charging an offense defined in section 125.10, 125.15, 125.20, 125.25, 125.26 or 125.27 of the penal law, either party or the local criminal court or superior court before which the action is pending, on its own motion, may move in accordance with the provisions of this section for an order terminating prosecution of the charges contai

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