New York statute

N.Y. Penal Law § 205.25 — Promoting prison contraband in the first degree

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

Part of Article 205: Escape and Other Offenses Relating to Custody, New York Penal Law.

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Promoting prison contraband in the first degree

Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 205.25

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 § 205.25Primary source, current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)

205.25 Promoting prison contraband in the first degree. A person is guilty of promoting prison contraband in the first degree when: 1. He knowingly and unlawfully introduces any dangerous contraband into a detention facility; or 2. Being a person confined in a detention facility, he knowingly and unlawfully makes, obtains or possesses any dangerous contraband. Promoting prison contraband in the first degree is a class D felony.

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What class of felony is promoting prison contraband in the first degree in New York?

Promoting prison contraband in the first degree is a Class D Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 205.25.

Which New York statute covers promoting prison contraband in the first degree?

Promoting prison contraband in the first degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 205.25 (Promoting prison contraband in the first degree).

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