CPL Article 120 Flashcards
T/F?
A probation or parole officer cannot execute a warrant of arrest.
False. (CPL 120.55)
A warrant of arrest issued by a district court may be executed ____.
A warrant of arrest issued by a district court may be executed anywhere in the state.
(CPL 120.70)
When may a warrant of arrest be executed?
Any day of the week, any hour of the day or night. (CPL 120.80)
T/F?
A warrant of arrest is issued before the filing of an accusatory instrument.
False. (CPL 120.20)
T/F?
A warrant of arrest contains the date of commission of the offense.
False. (CPL 120.10)
Issuance of the warrant.
A warrant of arrest may be issued after the filing of any accusatory instrument.
False. (CPL 120.20)
A warrant of arrest cannot be issued for a simplified traffic infraction.
A warrant of arrest may be executed
A. Every day of the week between the hours of 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM if warrant has accusatory
instrument attached to it
B. Only on business days
C. any day of the week at any hour of the day or night
D. any day of the week at any hour of the day or night except Sundays
C. any day of the week at any hour of the day or night (CPL 120.80)
A warrant of arrest issued by a District Court, NYC Criminal court or a Superior Court can be executed
A. anywhere in the state
B. only in the county of issuance
C. Only in the county of issuance or adjoining county
D. in the superior court only
A. anywhere in the state (CPL 120.70)
T/F?
Upon request of DA, court may authorize DA to direct defendant to appear for arraignment if it is satisfied defendant will do so (instead of issuing a warrant of arrest or summons).
True. (CPL 120.20)
When a juvenile offender is arrested, the arresting officer must immediately notify the parent or other person legally responsible for his care, or ______.
the person with whom he is domiciles. (CPL 120.90)
A warrant of arrest is issued by the court where ___________.
the accusatory instrument has been filed. (CPL 120.30)
