2020 New York Laws
CPL - Criminal Procedure
Part 2 - The Principal Proceedings
Title H - Preliminary Proceedings in Local Criminal Court
Article 182 - Alternate Method of Court Appearance
182.40 - Approval by the Chief Administrator of the Courts.
* § 182.40 Approval by the chief administrator of the courts.1. The appropriate administrative judge shall submit to the chief administrator of the courts a written proposal for the use of electronic appearance in his or her jurisdiction. If the chief administrator of the courts approves the proposal, installation of an independent audio-visual system may begin.
2. Upon completion of the installation of an independent audio-visual system, the commission on cable television shall inspect, test, and examine the independent audio-visual system and certify to the chief administrator of the courts whether the system complies with the definition of an independent audio-visual system and is technically suitable for the conducting of electronic appearances as intended.
3. The chief administrator of the courts shall issue rules governing the use of electronic appearances.
* NB Repealed September 1, 2021
