N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 150.75

§ 150.75 Appearance ticket; certain cases.\n 1. The provisions of this section shall apply in any case wherein the\ndefendant is alleged to have committed an offense defined in section\n221.05 of the penal law, and no other offense is alleged,\nnotwithstanding any provision of this chapter or any other law to the\ncontrary.\n 2. Whenever the defendant is arrested without a warrant, an\nappearance ticket shall promptly be issued and served upon him, as\nprovided in this article. The issuance and service of the appearance\nticket may be made conditional upon the posting of pre-arraignment bail\nas provided in section 150.30 of this chapter but only if the\nappropriate police officer (a) is unable to ascertain the defendant's\nidentity or residence address; or (b) reasonably suspects that the\nidentification or residence address given by the defendant is not\naccurate; or (c) reasonably suspects that the defendant does not reside\nwithin the state. No warrant of arrest shall be issued unless the\ndefendant has failed to appear in court as required by the terms of the\nappearance ticket or by the court.\n