Statute · New York New York City Criminal Court Act
N.Y. City Crim. Ct. Act § 59 — Liability of judge sitting as magistrate
N.Y. City Crim. Ct. Act § 59
- Type
- Statute
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- New York New York City Criminal Court Act
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 59. Liability of judge sitting as magistrate. A judge of the court, sitting as a magistrate who, in good faith and having reason to believe that a crime or offense has been committed, issues process for the arrest of a person, shall not be liable therefor unless it is shown that his action in…
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N.Y. City Crim. Ct. Act § 59 — Liability of judge sitting as magistrate is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 59. Liability of judge sitting as magistrate. A judge of the court, sitting as a magistrate who, in good faith and having reason to believe that a crime or offense has been committed, issues process for the arrest of a person, shall not be liable therefor unless it is shown that his action in so doing was malicious or a deliberate abuse of his discretion.