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215.40 – 215.40 | New York Law

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215.40 – 215.40

New York Criminal Procedure § 215.40

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NY CPL § 215.40 - Dismissal of action; effect thereof; records If an action has not been restored to the calendar within six months, or where the defendant has agreed to pay a fine, restitution or reparation but has not paid such fine, restitution or reparation, within one year, of the issuance of an order adjourning the action in contemplation of dismissal, the accusatory instrument shall be deemed to have been dismissed by the court in furtherance of justice

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