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N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 660.20 — Examination of witnesses conditionally; grounds for order

N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 660.20

Type: Statute
Source: New York Criminal Procedure Law
Jurisdiction: New York
Current through: Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)

§ 660.20 Examination of witnesses conditionally; grounds for order.

Citator

N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 660.20 — Examination of witnesses conditionally; grounds for order is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

§ 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.