People v. Brasier

OPINION OF THE COURT

Gerald Sheindlin, J.

Having completed his prison term for a conviction of two sexual offenses, the defendant was referred to this court for a determination as to the risk level to be assigned pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act (Correction Law § 168 et seq.). The defendant appeared and an attorney was assigned to represent him at the hearing. The court then ordered the de*338fendant to return in three days for the hearing. The defendant failed to appear on the adjourn date. The court is thus presented with an issue of first impression under the new statute, to wit:…