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Appellate Division, Second Department · September 16, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05354

People ex rel. Elman v Richards

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Holding The Appellate Division dismissed the writ of habeas corpus seeking release on own recognizance or reasonable bail. The court determined that the lower court’s decision did not violate constitutional or statutory standards.

The court’s words

ADJUDGED that the writ is dismissed, without costs or disbursements.

2026 NY Slip Op 05354, at the official text
CourtAppellate Division, Second Department
DecidedSeptember 16, 2026
Citation2026 NY Slip Op 05354
Area of lawCriminal Procedure
WeekWeek ending September 19, 2026
Official textOfficial decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05354
Publication statusSlip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports.
Source feedNew York slip opinion page
Law Watch record id212

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Published September 16, 2026. Updated September 16, 2026.