New York · New York Criminal Procedure Law (CPL)
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 180.80: Proceedings upon felony complaint; release of defendant from custody upon failure of timely disposition
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedural rules for releasing defendants held in custody on felony complaints if disposition or hearing does not occur within 120–144 hours, unless specific exceptions apply.
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