Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
As a general rule, when a defendant stands accused of a felony, the indictment must be dismissed unless the People are ready for trial within six months of the commencement of the criminal action (see, CPL 30.30 [1] [a]). However, CPL 30.30 (4) (g) excludes periods of delay "occasioned by exceptional circumstances," and clause (i) provides that "exceptional circumstances" may include the "unavailability of evidence material...
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