Statute · New York Criminal Procedure Law
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 620.70 — Material witness order; compelling attendance of witness who fails to appear
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 620.70
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Criminal Procedure Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 620.70 Material witness order; compelling attendance of witness who
Citator
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 620.70 — Material witness order; compelling attendance of witness who fails to appear is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 620.70 Material witness order; compelling attendance of witness who
fails to appear.
If a witness at liberty on bail pursuant to a material witness order cannot be found or notified at the time his appearance as a witness is required, or if after notification he fails to appear in such action or proceeding as required, the court may issue a warrant, addressed to a police officer, directing such officer to take such witness into custody anywhere within the state and to bring him to the court forthwith.