CPL Article 195

Question 1

The wavier of indictment may be made in either at a local criminal court at the time when order is issued holding defendant for action of grand jury, or ___________________.

Answer 1

At the appropriate superior court, at any time prior to the filing of an indictment by the grand jury.
(CPL 195.10)

Question 2

T/F?
Waiver of indictment may be made in LCC or superior court.

Answer 2

True (CPL 195.10)

Question 3

T/F?
Waiver of indictment may not be made when offense is Class B or C felony.

Answer 3

False (CPL 195.10)

Question 4

T/F?
For a defendant to waive indictment, consent of the DA is needed.

Answer 4

True (CPL 195.10)

Question 5

T/F?
Waiver of indictment must be signed in open court and in presence of defendant’s attorney.

Answer 5

True (CPL 195.20)

Question 6

When indictment is waived in a LCC, the D.A. must file a superior court information within ____ days of the order approving the waiver.

Answer 6

10 days (CPL 195.40)