N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law 130.50 – Summons; defendant's failure to appear
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§ 130.50 Summons; defendant's failure to appear.
Terms Used In N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law 130.50
- 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.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
If after the service of a summons the defendant does not appear in the designated local criminal court or superior court at the time such summons is returnable, the court may issue a warrant of arrest.