N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 255.10
Definitions

1.

“Pre-trial motion” as used in this article means any motion by a defendant which seeks an order of the court:

(a)

dismissing or reducing an indictment pursuant to article 210 or removing an action to the family court pursuant to article 722; or

(b)

dismissing an information, prosecutor’s information, simplified information or misdemeanor complaint pursuant to article 170; or

(c)

granting discovery pursuant to article 245; or

(d)

granting a bill of particulars pursuant to sections 100.45 or 200.90; or

(e)

removing the action pursuant to sections 170.15, 230.20 or 230.30; or

(f)

suppressing the use at trial of any evidence pursuant to article 710; or

(g)

granting separate trials pursuant to article 100 or 200.

Source: Section 255.10 — Definitions, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CPL/255.­10 (updated Jan. 10, 2020; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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