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610.20 – 610.20 | New York Law

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610.20 – 610.20

New York Criminal Procedure § 610.20

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NY CPL § 610.20 - Securing attendance of witnesses by subpoena; when and by whom subpoena may be issued subpoena may be issued. 1. Any criminal court may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness in any criminal action or proceeding in such court. 2. A district attorney, or other prosecutor where appropriate, as an officer of a criminal court in which he is conducting the prosecution of a criminal action or proceeding, may issue a subpoena of such court, subscribed by h

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 610.20 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.