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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2C:104-8

  • Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
2C:104-8 Deposition.

A material witness may apply to the Superior Court for an order directing that a deposition be taken to preserve the witness’s testimony. After the deposition is taken, the judge shall vacate the terms of confinement contained in the material witness order and impose the least restrictive conditions to secure the appearance of the material witness.

Source: New.

L.1994,c.126,s.8.