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CPL 60.46 · Article 60. Rules of Evidence and Related Matters

Rules of evidence, family offense proceedings in family court

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§ 60.46 Rules of evidence, family offense proceedings in family court.

Evidence of a written or oral admission or any testimony given by either party, or evidence derived therefrom, in a proceeding under article eight of the family court act without the benefit of counsel in such proceeding may not be received into evidence in a criminal proceeding except for the purposes of impeachment unless such party waives the right to counsel on the record. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prohibit any testimony or exhibits received into evidence in a criminal proceeding, or any orders, decisions or judgments arising from such proceeding from being received into evidence in any proceeding under article eight of the family court act.

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