13-4081. Definition of material witness In this article, unless the context otherwise requires, " material witness" means a witness in a criminal matter who is called by either the state or the defendant and whose testimony is necessary for a fair determination of an issue in the case.
13-4082. Material witness bond In a grand jury proceeding or pending criminal action, the state or the defendant may certify by motion that the presence of a material witness is required. If the court finds that a material witness is unlikely to appear or testify, the court may require the material witness to appear and […]
13-4083. Material witness; detention; release A. If the court finds that a material witness wilfully failed to comply with a properly served subpoena or order to appear, the court may authorize a law enforcement agency to detain the material witness until the witness can be brought before the court. A detained material witness must be […]
13-4084. Material witness deposition; time limits A. A detained material witness must either testify or be deposed within three days after the court’s detention order pursuant to section 13-4083, subsection C. The Arizona rules of criminal procedure shall govern any deposition taken pursuant to this section. The Arizona rules of evidence shall govern the use […]
