Rule RCr 7.12 – Taking depositions

(1) The order authorizing the taking of a deposition shall contain such specifications as will fully protect the rights of personal confrontation and cross-examination of the witness by the defendant. Whenever it is practicable to do so, the court shall direct that...

Rule RCr 7.06 – Indispensable witness

(1) If it appears by affidavit in any criminal proceeding that the testimony of a person is indispensable and that there are reasonable grounds to believe that it will be impracticable to secure that person’s attendance by subpoena, the court may issue an order...