New York · New York Criminal Procedure Law (CPL)
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 160.10: Fingerprinting; duties of police with respect thereto
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes police procedures and duties for fingerprinting arrested persons or defendants in various criminal cases, including when fingerprints are mandatory or permitted.
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