N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 330.10
Disposition of defendant after verdict of acquittal

1.

Upon a verdict of complete acquittal, the court must immediately discharge the defendant if he is in the custody of the sheriff, or, if he is at liberty on bail, it must exonerate the bail.

2.

Upon a verdict of not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect, the provisions of section 330.20 of this chapter shall govern all subsequent proceedings against the defendant.

Source: Section 330.10 — Disposition of defendant after verdict of acquittal, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CPL/330.­10 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Nov. 8, 2025).

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