Section 660.20 – Examination of witnesses conditionally; grounds for order

May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, New York

An order directing examination of a witness conditionally must be based upon the ground that there is reasonable cause to believe that such witness:

1. Possesses information material to the criminal action or proceeding in issue; and
2. Will not be amenable or responsive to legal process or available as a witness at a time when his testimony will be sought, either because he is:

(a) About to leave the state and not return for a substantial period of time; or
(b) Physically ill or incapacited.

N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law ยง 660.20