N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law § 27.07: Pleas by mail

§ 27.07 Pleas by mail. A defendant charged with a violation of any

provision of this chapter or rule, regulation, local law or ordinance

promulgated or adopted thereunder may himself plead guilty to the charge

in open court. He may also submit to the magistrate having jurisdiction,

in person, by duly authorized agent, or by registered mail, a statement

(a) that he waives arraignment in open court and the aid of counsel, (b)

that he pleads guilty to the offense as charged, (c) that he elects and

requests that the charge be disposed of and the fine or penalty fixed by

the court, (d) of any explanation that he desires to make concerning the

offense charged, and (e) that he makes all statements under penalty of

perjury. Thereupon the magistrate may proceed as though the defendant

has been convicted upon a plea of guilty in open court, provided

however, that any imposition of fine or penalty hereunder shall be

deemed tentative until such fine or penalty shall have been paid and

discharged in full. If upon receipt of the aforesaid statement the

magistrate shall deny the same, he shall thereupon notify the defendant

of this fact, and that he is required to appear before the said

magistrate at a stated time and place to answer the charge which shall

thereafter be disposed of pursuant to the applicable provisions of law.