New York Laws
Part 6 - Pre-Trial Procedure
130.30 - Charges and Specifications.

(1) that the signer has personal knowledge of, or has investigated,
the matter set forth therein; and
(2) that the same are true in fact to the best of his knowledge and
belief.
(b) Upon the preferring of charges, the proper authority shall take
immediate steps to determine what disposition should be made thereof in
the interest of justice and discipline, and the person accused shall be
informed of the charges against him as soon as practicable.