What is a Desk Appearance Ticket in New York City?

Desk Appearance Tickets are more common in New York since new criminal justice reforms came into effect in 2020. They allow a person who’s been arrested to be processed at the police station, then released until a court date a few weeks in the future.

There can be some confusion around Desk Appearance Tickets, how serious they are, and what your hearing entails - we’re here to clear it up for you.