NYC Administrative Code

§ 9-105 — Commitment of witnesses in criminal proceedings.

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What is NYC AC § 9-105?

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This section grants the commissioner of correction authority over the care and custody of witnesses in criminal proceedings. It allows for the transfer of witnesses between institutions under the commissioner's charge upon the recommendation of the district attorney. Applies to the commissioner of correction and the judicial system.

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§ 9-105 Commitment of witnesses in criminal proceedings.

AC § 9-105

The commissioner of correction shall have authority concerning the care and custody of witnesses in criminal proceedings committed to the institutions under the commissioner's charge. Upon the recommendation of the district attorney, the commissioner of correction may transfer such witnesses from one institution under the commissioner's charge to another such institution.

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