People v. Parnell

OPINION OF THE COURT

Sheryl L. Parker, J.

*577The defendant, by notice of motion and affirmation dated September 21, 2004, moves for an order pursuant to Civil Rights Law § 50-a for an in camera inspection of the personnel files and Civilian Complaint Review Board proceedings of the arresting officer in this case.

The People oppose by an affirmation and memorandum of law dated October 28, 2004 contending that the motion is untimely in that all pretrial motions are to be filed and served within 45 days of arraignment, citing CPL 255.20.

Since a pretrial motion as set forth in CPL 255.20 does not…