# N.Y. CPL Law § 200.10: Indictment; definition

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ACPL_P2_TI_A200_S200.10

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. CPL Law § 200.10
- **Heading:** Indictment; definition
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act CPL / Part 2 / Title I / Article 200 / Section 200.10

## Text

§ 200.10 Indictment; definition.\n An indictment is a written accusation by a grand jury, filed with a\nsuperior court, charging a person, or two or more persons jointly, with\nthe commission of a crime, or with the commission of two or more\noffenses at least one of which is a crime. Except as used in Article\n190, the term indictment shall include a superior court information.\n

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