New York Laws
Article 195 - Waiver of Indictment
195.20 - Waiver of Indictment; Written Instrument.

(a) under the constitution of the state of New York he has the right
to be prosecuted by indictment filed by a grand jury;
(b) he waives such right and consents to be prosecuted by superior
court information to be filed by the district attorney;
(c) the superior court information to be filed by the district
attorney will charge the offenses named in the written waiver; and
(d) the superior court information to be filed by the district
attorney will have the same force and effect as an indictment filed by a
grand jury.
The written waiver shall be signed by the defendant in open court in
the presence of his attorney. The consent of the district attorney
shall be endorsed thereon.

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