People v. Stirrup

OPINION OF THE COURT

ClPARICK, J.

This appeal involves a motion to dismiss an indictment for the People’s failure to meet the ready-trial requirements of CPL 30.30. The chief issue presented is whether, under CPL 30.30 (5) (b), a criminal action may be deemed to commence for ready-trial purposes when a defendant “appears” at a courthouse in response to a desk appearance ticket, but an accusatory instrument has not yet been filed. We must also decide whether, when the People’s lack of readiness has necessitated an adjournment, a subsequent statement of readiness can save the People from…