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220.15 – 220.15 | New York Law

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220.15 – 220.15

New York Criminal Procedure § 220.15

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NY CPL § 220.15 - Plea; plea of not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect 220.15 Plea; plea of not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect. 1. The defendant may, with both the permission of the court and the consent of the people, enter a plea of not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect to the entire indictment. The district attorney must state to the court either orally on the record or in a writing filed with the court that the peopl

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 220.15 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.