{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cpl", "section": "160.20", "citation": "CPL § 160.20", "heading": "Fingerprinting; forwarding of fingerprints", "text": ["§ 160.20  Fingerprinting; forwarding of fingerprints.", "Upon the taking of fingerprints of an arrested person or defendant as prescribed in section 160.10, the appropriate police officer or agency must without unnecessary delay forward two copies of such fingerprints to the division of criminal justice services."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/160.20", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Once prints are taken, the police must, **without unnecessary delay, forward two copies to DCJS.** ★ (Memorize: **two copies, to DCJS.**)", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cpl/160.20", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}