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N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 30.20: Speedy trial; in general
Where this section sits in the code
- Criminal Procedure Law
- Part 1. General Provisions
- Title C. General Principles Relating to Requirements For and Exemptions From Criminal Prosecution
- Article 30. Timeliness of Prosecutions and Speedy Trial
§ 30.20 Speedy trial; in general.
1. After a criminal action is commenced, the defendant is entitled to
a speedy trial.
2. Insofar as is practicable, the trial of a criminal action must be
given preference over civil cases; and the trial of a criminal action
where the defendant has been committed to the custody of the sheriff
during the pendency of the criminal action must be given preference over
other criminal actions.
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