N.Y. Civil Rights Law 27 – Discharge of exempt witness
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§ 27. Discharge of exempt witness. Where a person has been arrested in violation of section twenty-five, a justice of the supreme court, a county judge or the court, if any, from which the subpoena was issued or which ordered the witness to attend, or a judge thereof, shall order such person discharged from the arrest upon proof, by affidavit, of the facts.
Terms Used In N.Y. Civil Rights Law 27
- 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.
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.