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SECTION 340.10
Definition of terms
Criminal Procedure (CPL) CHAPTER 11-A, PART 2, TITLE K, ARTICLE 340
§ 340.10 Definition of terms.

The following definitions are applicable to this title:

1. "Information," in addition to its meaning as defined in
subdivision one of section 100.10, includes (a) a simplified information
and (b) a prosecutor's information and (c) a misdemeanor complaint upon
which the defendant, by a waiver executed pursuant to subdivision three
of section 170.65, has consented to be prosecuted.

2. "Single judge trial" means a trial in a local criminal court
conducted by one judge sitting without a jury.

3. "Jury trial" means a trial in a local criminal court conducted by
one judge sitting with a jury.