N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 620.70
Material witness order

  • compelling attendance of witness who fails to appear
If a witness at liberty on bail pursuant to a material witness order cannot be found or notified at the time his appearance as a witness is required, or if after notification he fails to appear in such action or proceeding as required, the court may issue a warrant, addressed to a police officer, directing such officer to take such witness into custody anywhere within the state and to bring him to the court forthwith.

Source: Section 620.70 — Material witness order; compelling attendance of witness who fails to appear, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CPL/620.­70 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Nov. 8, 2025).

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