N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 83.11: Taking testimony in another state

§ 83.11 Taking testimony in another state.

(a) In a proceeding for the appointment of a guardian of the person or

protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be

available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be

offered by deposition or other means allowable in this state for

testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order

that the testimony of a witness be taken in another state and may

prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony is

to be taken.

(b) In a proceeding for the appointment of a guardian of the person or

protective proceeding, a court in this state may permit a witness

located in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone or

audiovisual or other electronic means. A court of this state shall

cooperate with the court of the other state in designating an

appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.

(c) Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a court of

this state by technological means that do not produce an original

writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the

best evidence rule.