N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law 120.55 – Warrant of arrest; defendant under parole or probation supervision
§ 120.55 Warrant of arrest; defendant under parole or probation
Terms Used In N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law 120.55
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
supervision.
If the defendant named within a warrant of arrest issued by a local criminal court or youth part of the superior court pursuant to the provisions of this article, or by a superior court issued pursuant to subdivision three of section 210.10 of this chapter, is under the supervision of the state department of corrections and community supervision or a local or state probation department, then a warrant for his or her arrest may be executed by a parole officer or probation officer, when authorized by his or her probation director, within his or her geographical area of employment. The execution of the warrant by a parole officer or probation officer shall be upon the same conditions and conducted in the same manner as provided for execution of a warrant by a police officer.