New York legal term
Testimony in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Testimony” 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 “Testimony” mean in New York criminal law?
"Testimony" means an oral statement made under oath in a proceeding before any court, body, agency, public servant or other person authorized by law to conduct such proceeding and to administer the oath or cause it to be administered. 4. (N.Y. Penal Law § 210.00)
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