CPL 610.40 · Article 610. Securing Attendance of Witnesses By Subpoena
Securing attendance of witnesses by subpoena; how and by whom subpoena may be served
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§ 610.40 Securing attendance of witnesses by subpoena; how and by whom subpoena may be served.
A subpoena may be served by any person more than eighteen years old. Service must be made in the manner provided by the civil practice law and rules for the service of subpoenas in civil cases.
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