§ 15-01 Definitions.
RCNY § 15-01
Advocate. "Advocate" means the Department Advocate or Assistant Advocates of the New York City Police Department and also means an attorney designated by the Commissioner to prosecute a disciplinary proceeding before the Deputy Commissioner of Trials, including an attorney conducting such prosecution on behalf of the Civilian Complaint Review Board in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding executed on April 2, 2012 by the CCRB and the Department during the period that such MOU is applicable. Charges and Specifications. "Charges and Specifications" means a written accusation or accusations of misconduct against a civilian or uniform member of the Department, specifying the activity or conduct at issue, along with the date, time and place of occurrence. Civilian Complaint Review Board. "Civilian Complaint Review Board" or "CCRB" means the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board. Department. "Department" means the New York City Police Department. Deputy Commissioner of Trials. "Deputy Commissioner of Trials" means the Deputy Commissioner or Assistant Deputy Commissioners in charge of New York City Police Department disciplinary hearings. Respondent. "Respondent" means a uniform or civilian member of the Department against whom Charges and Specifications have been preferred.
