Form CRC-3206 is a commonly used form utilized by New York City Police Department (NYPD) to summon individuals charged with crimes (mostly misdemeanors) and violations. NYPD Officer would usually give part of CRC-3206 packet called “Appearance Ticket” directing individual to appear in court on certain time and date. Front side of the Appearance Ticket would list a title of the offense with a brief details about the place and statements (if any). Back side of the Appearance Ticket provides two step instructions generally, and mail pleading instructions for public consumption of alcohol and public urination charges. While most folks take form CRC-3206 for granted, review of the form against standards under Criminal Procedure Law (CPL), New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), and Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) casts a shadow on current version of CRC-3206. (NYPD’s uses CRC-3206 dated 1/16, however the “appearance ticket” part is the same as 7/15 version). Criminal Procedure Law (CPL) Art. 150 prescribes legal requirements applicable to appearance tickets. CPL § 150.10(2) requires appearance ticket to “contain the language, set forth in subdivision four of section 100.25, notifying the defendant of his right to receive a supporting deposition.” The appearance ticket does not contain…
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