§ 319-a. Employment of a stenographer upon hearing on charge of felony. In a hearing held in a criminal proceeding upon a charge of felony, in a town or village court, unless pursuant to law a stenographer be regularly employed by it, such court may, if the defendant be represented by counsel, employ a stenographer to take testimony on such examination. The compensation of such stenographer shall be fixed by the board of supervisors and shall be a county charge.

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Terms Used In N.Y. Judiciary Law 319-A

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.