N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 340.10
Definition of terms

The following definitions are applicable to this title:

1.

“Information,” in addition to its meaning as defined in subdivision one of section 100.10, includes (a) a simplified information and (b) a prosecutor’s information and (c) a misdemeanor complaint upon which the defendant, by a waiver executed pursuant to subdivision three of section 170.65, has consented to be prosecuted.

2.

“Single judge trial” means a trial in a local criminal court conducted by one judge sitting without a jury.

3.

“Jury trial” means a trial in a local criminal court conducted by one judge sitting with a jury.

Source: Section 340.10 — Definition of terms, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CPL/340.­10 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Dec. 13, 2025).

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