Statute · New York Criminal Procedure Law
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 30.20 — Speedy trial; in general
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 30.20
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Criminal Procedure Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 30.20 Speedy trial; in general.
Citator
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 30.20 — Speedy trial; in general is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 30.20 Speedy trial; in general.
1. After a criminal action is commenced, the defendant is entitled to a speedy trial.
2. Insofar as is practicable, the trial of a criminal action must be given preference over civil cases; and the trial of a criminal action where the defendant has been committed to the custody of the sheriff during the pendency of the criminal action must be given preference over other criminal actions.