WY · rules
W.R.Cr.P. 46.3
Release or Detention of Material Witness
If, upon application filed by the state or the defendant and supported by oath
or affidavit, it appears that the testimony of a person is material in a criminal
proceeding, and if it is shown that it may become impracticable to secure the
presence of the person by subpoena, a judicial officer may order the arrest of
the person and treat the person in accordance with the provisions of Rule 46.1.
No material witness may be detained because of inability to comply with any
condition of release if the testimony of such witness can adequately be secured
by deposition, and if further detention is not necessary to prevent a failure of
justice. Release of a material witness may be delayed for a reasonable period
of time until the deposition of the witness can be taken pursuant to the
Wyoming Rules of Criminal Procedure.
History
History: Amended October 30, 1992, effective January 19, 1993.
Provenance
- Source
- wyocourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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