3.17 - D. N.Y. Penal Law § 450.10 Crim. Proc. Notice

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D. N.Y. Penal Law § 450.10 Crim. Proc. Notice

Finally, if a victim has requested the return of stolen property recovered by the police and held as evidence, written notice of the victim’s request must be served by the police or district attorney as soon as practicable on the defendant or his counsel.⁴²⁴ This notice may be served at arraignment. It serves to inform the defendant of the limited time available to inspect the property and whom to contact to arrange for inspection of the property before its release to its...