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N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 450.70 — Appeal by defendant directly to court of appeals; in what cases authorized

N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 450.70

Type: Statute
Source: New York Criminal Procedure Law
Jurisdiction: New York
Current through: Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)

§ 450.70 Appeal by defendant directly to court of appeals; in what

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N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 450.70 — Appeal by defendant directly to court of appeals; in what cases authorized is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

§ 450.70 Appeal by defendant directly to court of appeals; in what

cases authorized.

An appeal directly to the court of appeals may be taken as of right by the defendant from the following judgment and orders of a superior court:

1. A judgment including a sentence of death;

2. An order denying a motion, made pursuant to section 440.10, to vacate a judgment including a sentence of death;

3. An order denying a motion, made pursuant to section 440.20, to set aside a sentence of death;

4. An order denying a motion, made pursuant to paragraph (d) of subdivision eleven of section 400.27, to set aside a sentence of death.