New York State - Criminal Procedure - CPL - Part One - Title A - Article 1 - Section 1.00

​​§ 1.00 Short title.
    This chapter shall be known as the criminal procedure law, and may be cited as "CPL".
    1.10 Applicability of chapter to actions and matter occurring before and after effective date.
    1.20 Definitions of terms of general use in this chapter.