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580.20 – 580.20 | New York Law

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580.20 – 580.20

New York Criminal Procedure § 580.20

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NY CPL § 580.20 - Agreement on detainers The agreement on detainers is hereby enacted into law and entered into by this state with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: TEXT OF THE AGREEMENT ON DETAINERS The contracting states solemnly agree that: ARTICLE I The party states find that charges outstanding against a prisoner, detainers based on untried indictments, informations or complaints, and difficulties in securing speedy tria

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 580.20 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.