N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 660.60: Examination of witnesses conditionally; the examination proceeding

§ 660.60 Examination of witnesses conditionally; the examination

proceeding.

1. The examination proceeding must be conducted in the same manner as

would be required were the witness testifying at a trial, and must be

recorded in such fashion as the court has directed pursuant to

subdivision three of section 660.50 of this chapter. The witness must

testify under oath. The applicant party must first examine the witness

and the respondent party may then cross-examine him, with each party

entitled to register objections and to receive rulings of the court

thereon.

2. Upon conclusion of the examination, a transcript and any videotape

or photographic recording thereof must be certified and filed with the

court which ordered the examination.