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270.25 – 270.25 | New York Law

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270.25 – 270.25

New York Criminal Procedure § 270.25

Statute Summary

NY CPL § 270.25 - Trial jury; peremptory challenge of an individual juror 1. A peremptory challenge is an objection to a prospective juror for which no reason need be assigned. Upon any peremptory challenge, the court must exclude the person challenged from service. 2. Each party must be allowed the following number of peremptory challenges: (a) Twenty for the regular jurors if the highest crime charged is a class A felony, and two for each alternate juror to be selected.

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 270.25 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.