N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 215.20
Victim

  • definition
For purposes of section 215.10 of this article, “victim” means any person alleged to have sustained physical or financial injury to person or property as a direct result of the crime or crimes charged in a felony complaint, superior court information, or indictment.

Source: Section 215.20 — Victim; definition, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CPL/215.­20 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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