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N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 220.40 — Plea; plea of not guilty; meaning
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 220: The Plea, New York Criminal Procedure Law.
Full text of N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 220.40
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220.40 Plea; plea of not guilty; meaning.
A plea of not guilty constitutes a denial of every allegation of the
indictment.
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