CPL Article 200

Question 1

CPL 200.20 T/F? An indictment may be filed in a local criminal court.

Answer 1

False (CPL 200.20)
Superior court

Question 2

T/F?
DA may request that separate indictments be consolidated.

Answer 2

True (CPL 200.40)

Question 3

Generally, DA may file special information to accompany indictment of a child sexual assault offender where victim was less _____ at time of offense.

Answer 3

15 (CPL 200.62)

Question 4

T/F?
Indictment and prosecutors information are 2 accusatory instruments of superior courts.

Answer 4

False. (CPL 200.15)
Indictment and superior court information

Question 5

T/F?
An indictment may not charge a petty offense.

Answer 5

False. (CPL 200.20)
May do if joinable with crime charged.

Question 6

An indictment must contain signature of the foreman or acting foreman and signature of ____.

Answer 6

DA (CPL 200.50)

Question 7

T/F?
An indictment may be amended to correct a misjoinder of offenses or defendants.

Answer 7

False (CPL 200.70)