New York statute

N.Y. Penal Law § 215.75 — Unlawful disclosure of an indictment

Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)

Part of Article 215: Other Offenses Relating to Judicial and Other Proceedings, New York Penal Law.

Criminal charges under this statute

Unlawful disclosure of an indictment

Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 215.75

Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.

N.Y. Penal Law § 215.75Primary source, current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)

215.75 Unlawful disclosure of an indictment. A public servant is guilty of unlawful disclosure of an indictment when, except in the proper discharge of his official duties, he intentionally discloses the fact that an indictment has been found or filed before the accused person is in custody. Unlawful disclosure of an indictment is a class B misdemeanor.

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Questions this section answers

What class of misdemeanor is unlawful disclosure of an indictment in New York?

Unlawful disclosure of an indictment is a Class B Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 215.75.

Which New York statute covers unlawful disclosure of an indictment?

Unlawful disclosure of an indictment is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 215.75 (Unlawful disclosure of an indictment).

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