N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 182.40
Approval by the chief administrator of the courts

1.

The appropriate administrative judge shall submit to the chief administrator of the courts a written proposal for the use of electronic appearance in his or her jurisdiction. If the chief administrator of the courts approves the proposal, installation of an independent audio-visual system may begin.

2.

Upon completion of the installation of an independent audio-visual system, the commission on cable television shall inspect, test, and examine the independent audio-visual system and certify to the chief administrator of the courts whether the system complies with the definition of an independent audio-visual system and is technically suitable for the conducting of electronic appearances as intended.

3.

The chief administrator of the courts shall issue rules governing the use of electronic appearances. * NB Repealed July 8, 2025 * NB Repealed September 1, 2027

Source: Section 182.40 — Approval by the chief administrator of the courts, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CPL/182.­40 (updated May 16, 2025; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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