CPL 620.70 · Article 620. Securing Attendance of Witnesses By Material Witness Order
Material witness order; compelling attendance of witness who fails to appear
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§ 620.70 Material witness order; compelling attendance of witness who fails to appear.
If a witness at liberty on bail pursuant to a material witness order cannot be found or notified at the time his appearance as a witness is required, or if after notification he fails to appear in such action or proceeding as required, the court may issue a warrant, addressed to a police officer, directing such officer to take such witness into custody anywhere within the state and to bring him to the court forthwith.
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