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270.40 – 270.40 | New York Law

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270.40 – 270.40

New York Criminal Procedure § 270.40

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NY CPL § 270.40 - Trial jury; preliminary instructions by court After the jury has been sworn and before the people's opening address, the court must instruct the jury generally concerning its basic functions, duties and conduct. Such instructions must include, among other matters, admonitions that the jurors may not converse among themselves or with anyone else upon any subject connected with the trial; that they may not read or listen to any accounts or d

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 270.40 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.