New York § 658 - 658Verification of informations
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 658 — 658Verification of informations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 658. 658Verification of informations
§ 658. Verification of informations. Where a summons has been served by a sheriff or one of his staff, in lieu of arrest, in cases of violations of the vehicle and traffic law or of ordinances and orders enacted pursuant to that law, any sheriff or undersheriff may administer to any member of his staff any necessary oath in connection with the laying of such information to be presented to the court by such member of his staff in prosecution of the offense.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 658
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 658 cover?
Section 658 ("658Verification of informations") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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