CPL Article 195

Question 1

CPL 195.10 The wavier of indictment may be made either at a local criminal court at the time when order is issued holding defendant for action of grand jury, or ___________________.

Answer 1

At the appropriate superior court, at any time prior to the filing of an indictment by the grand jury.

Question 2

CPL 195.10 T/F? Waiver of indictment may be made in LCC or superior court.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

CPL 195.10 T/F? Waiver of indictment may not be made when offense is Class B or C felony.

Answer 3

False.

Question 4

CPL 195.10 T/F? For a defendant to waive indictment, consent of the DA is needed.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

CPL 195.20 T/F? Waiver of indictment must be signed in open court and in presence of defendant’s attorney.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

CPL 195.40 When indictment is waived in a LCC, the D.A. must file a superior court information within ____ days of the order approving the waiver.

Answer 6

10 days