N.Y. Penal Law § 215.35: Tampering with physical evidence; definitions of terms

§ 215.35 Tampering with physical evidence; definitions of terms.

The following definitions are applicable to section 215.40:

1. "Physical evidence" means any article, object, document, record or

other thing of physical substance which is or is about to be produced or

used as evidence in an official proceeding.

2. "Official proceeding" means any action or proceeding conducted by

or before a legally constituted judicial, legislative, administrative or

other governmental agency or official, in which evidence may properly be

received.