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N.Y. Jud. Law § 755

When punishment may be summary

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Matter of Politi v. Camacho (2021)

Most recently applied in Matter of Politi v. Camacho (March 2021)

2014-09-22

§ 755. When punishment may be summary. Where the offense is committed\nin the immediate view and presence of the court, or of the judge or\nreferee, upon a trial or hearing, it may be punished summarily. For that\npurpose, an order must be made by the court, judge, or referee, stating\nthe facts which constitute the offense and which bring the case within\nthe provisions of this section, and plainly and specifically prescribing\nthe punishment to be inflicted therefor. Such order is reviewable by a\nproceeding under article seventy-eight of the civil practice law and\nrules.\n

Official source: NYS Open Legislation (New York State Senate). Reproduced from public-domain New York statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.