CPL 380.70 - In any case where a person receives an indeterminate or determinate sentence of imprisonment, a certified copy of the stenographic minutes of the sentencing proceeding must be delivered by the court to the person in charge of the institution to which the defendant has been delivered within ______ days from the imposition of sentence.

CPL 380.70 - In any case where a person receives an indeterminate or determinate sentence of imprisonment, a certified copy of the stenographic minutes of the sentencing proceeding must be delivered by the court to the person in charge of the institution to which the defendant has been delivered within ______ days from the imposition of sentence.

• A. 15 days
• B. 20 days
• C. 25 days
• D. 30 days

Answer: (D)

After sentencing, the court must provide a certified copy of the stenographic minutes of the sentencing proceeding to the person in charge of the institution where the defendant will be held within 30 days from the imposition of sentence. The stenographic minutes serve as the official, exact record of what was said and the sentence imposed, including any conditions. Delivering this to the facility ensures the inmate’s custody and administration are based on the precise terms of the sentence, supports proper time calculations and administrative handling, and helps safeguard the defendant’s ability to seek review or appeal if needed. This requirement applies whether the sentence is indeterminate or determinate.

After sentencing, the court must provide a certified copy of the stenographic minutes of the sentencing proceeding to the person in charge of the institution where the defendant will be held within 30 days from the imposition of sentence. The stenographic minutes serve as the official, exact record of what was said and the sentence imposed, including any conditions. Delivering this to the facility ensures the inmate’s custody and administration are based on the precise terms of the sentence, supports proper time calculations and administrative handling, and helps safeguard the defendant’s ability to seek review or appeal if needed. This requirement applies whether the sentence is indeterminate or determinate.