{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cpl", "section": "450.80", "citation": "CPL § 450.80", "heading": "Appeal by people directly to court of appeals; in what cases authorized", "text": ["§ 450.80 Appeal by people directly to court of appeals; in what cases", "authorized.", "An appeal directly to the court of appeals may be taken as of right by the people from the following orders of a superior court:", "1. An order, entered pursuant to section 440.10, vacating a judgment including a sentence of death;", "2. An order, entered pursuant to section 440.20, setting aside a sentence of death", "3. An order, entered pursuant to paragraph (d) of subdivision eleven of section 400.27, setting aside a sentence of death;", "4. An order, entered pursuant to subdivision twelve of section 400.27, setting aside a sentence of death."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/450.80", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "The prosecution may appeal directly to the Court of Appeals **as of right** from these superior-court orders:\n\n- **(1)** A **§ 440.10** order vacating a judgment that includes a death sentence.\n- **(2)** A **§ 440.20** order setting aside a death sentence.\n- **(3)** A **§ 400.27(11)(d)** order setting aside a death sentence.\n- **(4)** A **§ 400.27(12)** order setting aside a death sentence. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cpl/450.80", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}