CPL Article 210

Question 1

The two methods of prosecuting an offense in superior court are by 1) indictment (filed by a grand jury), and 2)

Answer 1

Superior court information (filed by DA) (CPL 210.05)

Question 2

At arraignment upon an indictment, unless court makes a final disposition at arraignment, court must issue a ______ order which releases defendant on his own recognizance, fixes bail, or commits him to custody of sheriff for future appearance in such action.

Answer 2

Securing order (CPL 210.15)

Question 3

How may days’ notice of time and place of arraignment upon an indictment must be given to a defendant at liberty?

Answer 3

Two (2) (CPL 210.10)

Question 4

CPL 210.30 A motion to inspect the grand jury minutes is a motion by the _________.

Answer 4

Defendant (CPL 210.30)

Question 5

An indictment is defective if fewer than _____ jurors concurred in the finding.

Answer 5

12 (CPL 210.35)

Question 6

Indictment is defective if proceeding was conducted by fewer than ___ grand jury members.

Answer 6

16 (CPL 210.35)

Question 7

The court must direct that counts against a person under 16 who is not criminally responsible due to infancy be removed to FC, pursuant to CPL _____.

Answer 7

125 (CPL 210.20)