New York · New York Criminal Procedure Law (CPL)
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 670.20: Use in a criminal proceeding of testimony given in a previous proceeding; procedure
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedural rules for introducing prior testimony in criminal proceedings when a witness cannot attend in person, requiring court approval and notification to the opposing party.
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