CPL 210.50 · Article 210. Proceedings In Superior Court From Filing of Indictment to Plea
Requirement of plea
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§ 210.50 Requirement of plea.
Unless an indictment is dismissed or the criminal action thereon terminated or abated pursuant to the provisions of this article or some other provision of law, the defendant must be required to enter a plea thereto.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/CPL210.50
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