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182.20 – 182.20 | New York Law

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182.20 – 182.20

New York Criminal Procedure § 182.20

Statute Summary

NY CPL § 182.20 - Electronic appearance; general rule 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in section 182.30 of this article, the court, in its discretion, may dispense with the personal appearance of the defendant, except an appearance at a hearing or trial, and conduct an electronic appearance in connection with a criminal action pending in Albany, Bronx, Broome, Erie, Kings, New York, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orange,

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 182.20 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.