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What is NYC AC § 9-301?

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This section provides definitions for key terms used in the chapter, including 'charge,' 'criminal summons,' 'offense,' and 'office.' The definitions clarify the meanings of these terms as they relate to the criminal justice system. Applies to entities involved in criminal justice proceedings.

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§ 9-301 Definitions.

AC § 9-301

As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: Charge. The term "charge" means the most serious offense charged or alleged in a criminal summons. Criminal summons. The term "criminal summons" has the same meaning as that in section 14-101. Offense. The term "offense" has the same meaning as that in section 10.00 of the penal law or any successor provision. Office. The term "office" means the office of criminal justice as defined in section 13 of the charter or another office or agency designated by the mayor to implement the provisions of this chapter. (L.L. 2017/127, 7/22/2017, eff. 8/21/2017; Am. L.L. 2018/023, 12/31/2017, eff. 3/31/2018)

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