New York · New York Criminal Procedure Law (CPL)
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 620.40: Material witness order; arraignment
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedural rules for material witness hearings, including the witness's right to counsel, court notification requirements, and the court's authority to adjourn proceedings and set bail.
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