N.Y. Military Law 130.50 – Admissibility of records of courts of inquiry
§ 130.50. Admissibility of records of courts of inquiry. (a) In any case not extending to the dismissal of an officer, the sworn testimony, contained in the duly authenticated record of proceedings of a court of inquiry, of a person whose oral testimony cannot be obtained, may, if otherwise admissible under the rules of evidence, be read in evidence by any party before a court-martial if the accused was a party before the court of inquiry and if the same issue was involved or if the accused consents to the introduction of such evidence.
Terms Used In N.Y. Military Law 130.50
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(b) Such testimony may be read in evidence only by the defense in cases extending to the dismissal of an officer.
(c) Such testimony may also be read in evidence before a court of inquiry or a military board.