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| PART 32. Videotaping
Of Conditional Examinations Of Witnesses In Criminal Cases |
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32.1 When permitted
32.2 Application and notice
32.3 Conduct of examination
32.4 Copies
32.5 Custody of recordings
32.6 Use at trial
32.7 Cost
32.8 Appeal
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32.1 When permitted.
Conditional examinations authorized pursuant to sections
660.40 and 660.50 of the Criminal Procedure Law may be conducted
by means of videotape or photographic recording, provided
the recording is made in conformity with this Part.
Historical Note
Sec. filed Aug 16, 1972; amd. filed Dec. 18, 1972; repealed,
new added by renum. 35.1, filed Feb. 2, 1982 eff. Jan. 1,
1982.
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32.2 Application and notice.
An application requesting
that a conditional examination be recorded, for audiovisual
reproduction and preservation, by videotape or other photographic
method, and any order granting that application shall state
the name and address of the operator and of his or her employer.
Historical Note
Sec. filed Aug 16, 1972; repealed, new added by renum. 35.2,
filed Feb. 2, 1982 eff. Jan. 1, 1982. |

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32.3 Conduct of examination.
(a) The examination
shall begin by the operator recording:
(1) his or her name and address;
(2) the name and address of his or her employer;
(3) the date, time and place of the examination;
(4) the caption of the case;
(5) the name of the witness; and
(6) the party on whose behalf the examination is being conducted.
The person being examined shall be sworn as a witness. If
the examination requires the use of more than one tape or
film, the end of each tape or film and the beginning of each
succeeding tape or film shall be announced by the operator.
(b) More than one camera may be used, either in sequence
or simultaneously.
(c) At the conclusion of the examination, a statement shall
be made on the record that the recording is completed. As
soon thereafter as practicable, the videotape or other photographic
recording shall be shown to the witness for examination, unless
such showing and examination are waived by the witness and
the parties. Pursuant to section 660.60 of the Criminal Procedure
Law, a transcript and any videotape or photographic recording
of the examination must be certified and filed with the court
which ordered the examination.
Historical Note
Sec. filed Aug 16, 1972; amd. filed Dec. 18, 1972; repealed,
new added by renum. 35.3, filed Feb. 2, 1982 eff. Jan. 1,
1982. |

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32.4 Copies.
The parties may make copies of the examination and thereafter
may purchase additional copies.
Historical Note
Sec. filed Aug. 16, 1972; amds. filed: Dec. 18, 1972; Sept.
26, 1973; May 19, 1976; repealed, new added by renum. 35.4,
filed Feb. 2, 1982 eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
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32.5 Custody of recordings.
When the tape or film is filed with
the clerk of the court, the clerk shall give an appropriate
receipt, shall provide secure and adequate facilities for
the storage of such recordings, and thereafter shall keep
appropriate records as to the possession and custody of such
recordings.
Historical Note
Sec. filed Aug. 16, 1972; repealed, new added by renum. 35.5,
filed Feb. 2, 1982 eff. Jan. 1, 1982. |

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32.6 Use at trial.
The use of recordings of examinations at
the trial shall be governed by the provisions of the Criminal
Procedure Law, and all other relevant statutes, court rules
and decisional law relating to depositions and to the admissibility
of evidence. The proponent of the examination shall have the
responsibility of providing whatever equipment and personnel
may be necessary for presenting the examination.
Historical Note
Sec. filed Aug. 16, 1972; amds. filed: Dec. 18, 1972; Sept.
26, 1973; May 19, 1976; repealed, new added by renum. 35.6,
filed Feb. 2, 1982 eff. Jan. 1, 1982. |

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32.7 Cost.
The cost of videotaping or photographic recording shall
be borne by the applicant.
Historical Note
Sec. filed Aug. 16, 1972; amd. filed Dec. 18, 1972; repealed,
new added by renum. 35.7, filed Feb. 2, 1982 eff. Jan. 1,
1982. |

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32.8 Appeal.
On appeal, videotaped or photographically recorded
examinations shall be transcribed in the same manner as other
testimony, and transcripts shall be filed in the appellate
court. The transcripts shall remain part of the original record
in the case and shall be transmitted therewith.
Historical Note
Sec. filed Aug. 16, 1972; repealed, new added by renum. 35.8,
filed Feb. 2, 1982 eff. Jan. 1, 1982. |
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