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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 11-A
Criminal Procedure
PART 3
Special Proceedings and Miscellaneous Procedures
TITLE R
Procedures For Securing Attendance of Witnesses In Criminal Actions
ARTICLE 620
Securing Attendance of Witnesses By Material Witness Order
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SECTION 620.20
Material witness order; when authorized; by what courts issuable; duration thereof
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SECTION 620.10
Material witness order; defined
Criminal Procedure (CPL) CHAPTER 11-A, PART 3, TITLE R, ARTICLE 620
§ 620.10 Material witness order; defined.

A material witness order is a court order (a) adjudging a person a
material witness in a pending criminal action and (b) fixing bail to
secure his future attendance thereat.