People ex rel. Fox v. Sherwood

The defendant was arrested on February 21, 1973 on two felony complaints, for violation of1 sections 220.10 and 220.15 of the Penal Law. He was arraigned before the Justice Court of the Town of Goshen, New York. Bail was fixed and he was committed to the county jail in default thereof. More than 72 hours since said arraignment have elapsed without the commencement of a preliminary hearing as required by the provisions of CPL 180.80.

Defendant has made application to this court for his release in accordance with the terms of CPL 180.80. It was conceded at the hearing that the failure to dispose…