Appellate Division, Second Department · November 4, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06449
People ex rel. Bright v Richards
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Holding The Appellate Division sustained the writ of habeas corpus to the extent of remitting the matter to the Supreme Court for a bail hearing pursuant to CPL 530.60. The writ was otherwise dismissed without costs or disbursements.
The court’s words
ADJUDGED that the writ is sustained, without costs or disbursements, to the extent that the matter is remitted to the Supreme Court, Richmond County, for a bail hearing pursuant to CPL 530.60, and the writ is otherwise dismissed.
2026 NY Slip Op 06449, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | November 4, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06449 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending November 7, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06449 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 1744 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People ex rel. Bright v Richards, 2026 NY Slip Op 06449 (Appellate Division, Second Department, November 4, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06449/
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