New York legal term
Applicant in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Applicant” 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 “Applicant” mean in New York criminal law?
"Applicant" means a district attorney or the attorney general or if authorized by the attorney general, the deputy attorney general in charge of the organized crime task force. (N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 700.05)
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