California · Penal Code
PEN §1332: (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 878 to 883, inclusive, when the court is satisfied, by proof on oath, that there is good cause to believe that any material witness for the prosecution o
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Courts may require material witnesses in criminal cases to enter written undertakings to appear and testify, with possible forfeiture of set amounts or custody if they refuse or fail to comply.
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