{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "nycrr", "section": "200.1", "citation": "Uniform Rules § 200.1", "heading": "Application; definitions", "text": ["(a) The rules of this Part shall govern procedures in each criminal court of the State.", "(b) For purposes of this Part:", "(1) *Chief Administrator of the Courts* shall include the designee of the Chief Administrator.", "(2) *Clerk* as used in this Part shall mean the chief clerk or the appropriate clerk of the trial court, unless the context otherwise requires.", "(3) Other words or expressions used in this Part shall have the same meanings as they have under provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law."], "official_source": "https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction", "from_official_api": false, "plain_english": "These rules govern procedures in **every criminal court in the State.** Key definitions: **\"Chief Administrator of the Courts\"** includes his/her **designee**; **\"Clerk\"** means the **chief clerk or appropriate clerk of the trial court** unless context says otherwise; any other word carries the meaning it has in the **Criminal Procedure Law.** ★ (Clerk = chief/appropriate clerk of the trial court.)", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/nycrr/200.1", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}