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N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 620.70: Material witness order; compelling attendance of witness who fails to appear

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  1. Criminal Procedure Law
  2. Part 3. Special Proceedings and Miscellaneous Procedures
  3. Title R. Procedures For Securing Attendance of Witnesses In Criminal Actions
  4. Article 620. Securing Attendance of Witnesses By Material Witness Order

§ 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.

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