People v. Zappula

*227OPINION OF THE COURT

Martin I. Kaminsky, J.

This case asks what mode of communication must be used to make an effective request for a supporting deposition pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law § 100.25 (2). The People contend that a request which was faxed to the court was insufficient to start the 30-day time period within which a deposition must be provided and that an effective request was made only later when the court received a mailed copy of the request. For the reasons stated below, the court disagrees.

Defendant Luke Zappula is charged with speeding in violation of section 1180 (b) of the…