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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Criminal Procedure Law - CPL § 340.10 Definitions of terms - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/criminal-procedure-law/cpl-sect-340-10/
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