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Examination of witnesses conditionally; grounds for order

ยง 660.20 Examination of witnesses conditionally; grounds for order.

An order directing examination of a witness conditionally must be
based upon the ground that there is reasonable cause to believe that
such witness:

1. Possesses information material to the criminal action or
proceeding in issue; and

2. Will not be amenable or responsive to legal process or available
as a witness at a time when his testimony will be sought, either because
he is:

(a) About to leave the state and not return for a substantial period
of time; or

(b) Physically ill or incapacited.

CPL 660.20 2014-09-22

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