Queens Criminal Court

New York City Arrest Information

Someone you care about has just been arrested in New York City, including Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Here you can find useful information that will help you understand what is happening to that person, what you can do, how long it will take, and more.

Most new arrests are handled by the traditional arrest to arraignment (first appearance) process. Other cases involve Desk Appearance Tickets and Pink Summonses.

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You may also find these articles about criminal cases in New York City helpful:

Arrested in New York City

New York City Arraignments

Most people who are arrested in New York City experience a 24 hour (or more) nightmarish process through the Criminal Justice System that ends in a first appearance in court called "arraignment". Read about the New York City arraignment process.

The Police Have Left Word For You

Occasionally, the police will leave word that they want to speak to you. As a general rule, the police are not in the business of simply wanting to chat over a cup of tea. More often than not, the police want to do more than talk to you - they want to arrest you. Read how to evaluate and handle when the police in New York City want to talk to you.

Never Arrested Before?

A Few Thoughts

People who have never experienced the criminal justice system in New York City are often horrified at their treatment by the system. Read some thoughts by New York City Criminal Defense Lawyer Don Murray for those who have never been arrested in New York.

Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) Process

A desk appearance ticket is a notice to appear in New York City criminal court at a future date for arraignment typically on misdemeanor charges. Read detailed information about New York Desk Appearance Tickets.

Pink Summons

A pink summons is a notice to appear in a New York City Summons Courtroom at a future date for arraignment typically on minor offenses, but not always. Read about Pink Summons tickets in New York City.