§ 215.75 Unlawful disclosure of an indictment.

Attorney's Note

Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class B misdemeanorup to 3 monthsup to $500
For details, see N.Y. Penal Law § 70.15

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Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 215.75

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.

A public servant is guilty of unlawful disclosure of an indictment when, except in the proper discharge of his official duties, he intentionally discloses the fact that an indictment has been found or filed before the accused person is in custody.

Unlawful disclosure of an indictment is a class B misdemeanor.