New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. Ruby Osgood, Appellant the People of the State of New York v. Jocelyn Haynes
December 22, 198052 N.Y.2d 37
Summary
The Court held that the six‑month ready‑for‑trial requirement of CPL 30.30 begins when the original felony complaint is filed and is not restarted by a later indictment after the complaint’s dismissal, reversing the Appellate Division and remanding for further fact review. Justice Meyer dissented, arguing that the majority’s reading improperly expands the statute and would require dismissal of indictments.