Massachusetts General Laws ch. 33A sec. 46 – Opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence
Article 46. Opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 33A sec. 46
- 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.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
The trial counsel, the defense counsel and the court-martial shall have equal opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence as prescribed by regulations and provided by law. Process issued in court-martial cases to compel witnesses to appear and testify and to compel the production of other evidence shall apply the principles of law and the rules of courts-martial generally recognized in military criminal cases in the courts of the armed forces of the United States, but which may not be contrary to or inconsistent with this code. Process shall run to any part of the United States, or the territories, commonwealths and possessions, and may be executed by civil officers as prescribed by the laws of the place where the witness or evidence is located or of the United States.