N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 660.20
Examination of witnesses conditionally

  • grounds for order
An order directing examination of a witness conditionally must be based upon the ground that there is reasonable cause to believe that such witness:

1.

Possesses information material to the criminal action or proceeding in issue; and

2.

Will not be amenable or responsive to legal process or available as a witness at a time when his testimony will be sought, either because he is:

(a)

About to leave the state and not return for a substantial period of time; or

(b)

Physically ill or incapacited.

Source: Section 660.20 — Examination of witnesses conditionally; grounds for order, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CPL/660.­20 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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