CPL Article 120

Question 1

CPL 120.20 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).

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

CPL 120.90 When a juvenile offender is arrested, the arresting officer must immediately notify the parent or other person legally responsible for his care, or ______.

Answer 2

the person with whom he is domiciles.

Question 3

CPL 120.30 A warrant of arrest is issued by the court where ___________.

Answer 3

the accusatory instrument has been filed.

Question 4

CPL 120.55 T/F? A probation or parole officer cannot execute a warrant of arrest.

Answer 4

False.

Question 5

CPL 120.70 A warrant of arrest issued by a district court may be executed ____.

Answer 5

A warrant of arrest issued by a district court may be executed anywhere in the state.

Question 6

CPL 120.80 When may a warrant of arrest be executed?

Answer 6

Any day of the week, any hour of the day or night.

Question 7

CPL 120.20 T/F? A warrant of arrest is issued before the filing of an accusatory instrument.

Answer 7

False.

Question 8

CPL 120.10 T/F? A warrant of arrest contains the date of commission of the offense.

Answer 8

False. Issuance of the warrant.

Question 9

CPL 120.20 A warrant of arrest may be issued after the filing of any accusatory instrument.

Answer 9

False. A warrant of arrest cannot be issued for a simplified traffic infraction.