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185.20 – 185.20 | New York Law

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185.20 – 185.20

New York Criminal Procedure § 185.20

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NY CPL § 185.20 - Electronic arraignment Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision nine of section 1.20, sections 110.10, 120.10, 120.40, 120.90, 140.20, 140.27, 140.40, 170.10 and 180.10 of this chapter or any other provision of law as they pertain to a defendant's personal appearance at arraignment, in Suffolk county, the court in its discretion may dispense with the defendant's personal appearance at the arraignment and conduct an electronic arraignment, provided t

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