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510.20 – 510.20 | New York Law

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510.20 – 510.20

New York Criminal Procedure § 510.20

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NY CPL § 510.20 - Application for recognizance or bail; making and determination thereof in general thereof in general. 1. Upon any occasion when a court is required to issue a securing order with respect to a principal, or at any time when a principal is confined in the custody of the sheriff as a result of a previously issued securing order, he may make an application for recognizance or bail. 2. Upon such application, the principal must be accorded an op

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 510.20 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.