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270.55 – 270.55 | New York Law

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270.55 – 270.55

New York Criminal Procedure § 270.55

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NY CPL § 270.55 - Sentencing jury in capital cases During the period extending from when a jury returns a verdict of guilty upon a count of an indictment charging murder in the first degree as defined by section 125.27 of the penal law until a jury retires to deliberate on the sentence pursuant to section 400.27, the court may in its discretion either permit the jurors to separate during recesses and adjournments or direct that they be continuously kept together during

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 270.55 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.