N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 30.20
Speedy trial

  • in general

1.

After a criminal action is commenced, the defendant is entitled to a speedy trial.

2.

Insofar as is practicable, the trial of a criminal action must be given preference over civil cases; and the trial of a criminal action where the defendant has been committed to the custody of the sheriff during the pendency of the criminal action must be given preference over other criminal actions.

Source: Section 30.20 — Speedy trial; in general, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CPL/30.­20 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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