{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cpl", "section": "182.40", "citation": "CPL § 182.40", "heading": "Approval by the chief administrator of the courts", "text": ["* § 182.40 Approval by the chief administrator of the courts.", "1. The appropriate administrative judge shall submit to the chief administrator of the courts a written proposal for the use of electronic appearance in his or her jurisdiction. If the chief administrator of the courts approves the proposal, installation of an independent audio-visual system may begin.", "2. Upon completion of the installation of an independent audio-visual system, the commission on cable television shall inspect, test, and examine the independent audio-visual system and certify to the chief administrator of the courts whether the system complies with the definition of an independent audio-visual system and is technically suitable for the conducting of electronic appearances as intended.", "3. The chief administrator of the courts shall issue rules governing the use of electronic appearances.", "* NB Repealed July 8, 2025", "* NB Repealed September 1, 2027"], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/182.40", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "- **(1)** The administrative judge must submit a **written electronic-appearance proposal**; system installation may begin only after the chief administrator approves it. ★\n- **(2)** After installation, the cable-television commission must inspect and certify whether the system meets the definition and is technically suitable.\n- **(3)** The chief administrator must issue operating rules. The text marks this section **repealed July 8, 2025** and **repealed September 1, 2027**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cpl/182.40", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}