N.Y. CPL Law § 570.42
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Bail; when forfeited
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§ 570.42 Bail; when forfeited.\n If the prisoner is admitted to bail, and fails to appear and surrender\nhimself according to the conditions of his bond or undertaking, the\njustice of the supreme court or county judge, by proper order, shall\ndeclare the bond forfeited and order his immediate arrest without\nwarrant if he be within this state. Recovery may be had on such bond or\nundertaking in the name of the state as in the case of other bonds or\nundertakings given by the accused in criminal proceedings within this\nstate.\n
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