New York legal term
Official proceeding in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Official proceeding” 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 “Official proceeding” mean in New York criminal law?
"Official proceeding" means any action or proceeding conducted by or before a legally constituted judicial, legislative, administrative or other governmental agency or official, in which evidence may properly be received. (N.Y. Penal Law § 215.35)
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