New York legal term
Computer service in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Computer service” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Computer service” mean in New York criminal law?
"Computer service" means any and all services provided by or through the facilities of any computer communication system allowing the input, output, examination, or transfer, of computer data or computer programs from one computer to another. 5. (N.Y. Penal Law § 156.00)
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