New York Waiver of Appearance/Arraignment — Albany is a legal process used by criminal defense attorneys in Albany, New York, to waive the right of their clients to appear in court for arraignment. This waiver allows the client to avoid the inconvenience of a long arraignment hearing and can help expedite the overall process. It is also a way for attorneys to establish a connection with the court and the prosecutor prior to the arraignment hearing. There are two types of New York Waiver of Appearance/Arraignment — Albany: in-person waiver and video waiver. An in-person waiver requires the client to appear in court and sign papers stating they waive their right to appear for arraignment. A video waiver allows the client to appear via video conference with their attorney and the court. Both types of waivers are signed under penalty of perjury.