§ 610.10 Securing attendance of witnesses by subpoena; in general
§ 610.20 Securing attendance of witnesses by subpoena; when and by whom subpoena may be issued
§ 610.25 Securing attendance of witness by subpoena; possession of physical evidence
§ 610.30 Securing attendance of witnesses by subpoena; where subpoena may be served
§ 610.40 Securing attendance of witnesses by subpoena; how and by whom subpoena may be served
§ 610.50 Securing attendance of witness by subpoena; fees

Terms Used In New York Laws > Criminal Procedure > Part 3 > Title R > Article 610 - Securing Attendance of Witnesses By Subpoena

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • subpoena: includes a "subpoena duces tecum. See N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law 610.10
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.