N.Y. Public Health Law 2325 – Houses of prostitution; injunction; withdrawal of complaint
§ 2325. Houses of prostitution; injunction; withdrawal of complaint. 1. If the complaint in an action instituted pursuant to the provisions of this article, is filed by any person or association, it shall not be dismissed except upon a sworn statement made by the complainant and his attorney, setting forth the reasons why the action should be dismissed, and the dismissal approved by the district attorney in writing or in open court.
Terms Used In N.Y. Public Health Law 2325
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
2. If the judge is of the opinion that the action should not be dismissed, he may direct the district attorney to prosecute said action to judgment, and if the action is continued more than one term of court, except for good cause shown, any citizen of the county or the district attorney may be substituted for the complaining party and prosecute said action to judgment.