People v. Vrlaku

OPINION OF THE COURT

Norman W. Felig, J.

Defendant moves to dismiss indictments Nos. 88/1982 and 28/1984 based upon the People’s alleged noncompliance with the specific time periods set forth in Interstate Agreement on Detainers articles III and IV (CPL 580.20). It is not disputed that the defendant formally requested his return for a final disposition of his pending New York charges on or about April 23, 1984, and that his request was received in the Richmond County District Attorney’s office on or about April 28, 1984. He has not yet been brought to trial. The motion is granted and the…