{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cpl", "section": "340.10", "citation": "CPL § 340.10", "heading": "Definition of terms", "text": ["§ 340.10  Definition of terms.", "The following definitions are applicable to this title:", "1.  \"Information,\" in addition to its meaning as defined in subdivision one of section 100.10, includes (a) a simplified information and (b) a prosecutor's information and (c) a misdemeanor complaint upon which the defendant, by a waiver executed pursuant to subdivision three of section 170.65, has consented to be prosecuted.", "2.  \"Single judge trial\" means a trial in a local criminal court conducted by one judge sitting without a jury.", "3.  \"Jury trial\" means a trial in a local criminal court conducted by one judge sitting with a jury."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/340.10", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Definitions for this title:\n1. **\"Information\"** — in addition to its § 100.10(1) meaning, also **includes** ★ (a) a **simplified information**, (b) a **prosecutor's information**, and (c) a **misdemeanor complaint** where the defendant has **waived** prosecution by information (per § 170.65(3)). ★\n2. **\"Single judge trial\"** — a local-criminal-court trial by **one judge, no jury.** ★\n3. **\"Jury trial\"** — a local-criminal-court trial by one judge **with a jury.** ★", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cpl/340.10", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}