A material witness order is a court order (a) adjudging a person a
material witness in a pending criminal action and (b) fixing bail to
secure his future attendance thereat.
Structure New York Laws
Part 3 - Special Proceedings and Miscellaneous Procedures
Title R - Procedures for Securing Attendance of Witnesses in Criminal Actions
Article 620 - Securing Attendance of Witnesses by Material Witness Order
620.10 - Material Witness Order; Defined.
620.20 - Material Witness Order; When Authorized; by What Courts Issuable; Duration Thereof.
620.40 - Material Witness Order; Arraignment.
620.50 - Material Witness Order; Hearing, Determination and Execution of Order.
620.60 - Material Witness Order; Vacation, Modification and Amendment Thereof.
620.70 - Material Witness Order; Compelling Attendance of Witness Who Fails to Appear.