Section 17-140. Officers and judges to act promptly  


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  • It shall be the duty of
      all prosecuting officers of criminal courts, and judges of the New  York
      city  criminal  court  to  act  promptly upon all complaints, and in all
      suits or proceedings for a violation of  any  health  law,  and  in  all
      proceedings  approved  or  promoted  by the department, and to bring the
      same to a speedy hearing and termination  and  to  render  judgment  and
      direct execution therein without delay.