What would be the consequences of an order that would require a witness to leave the state before a trial date is set?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Wickman, B277741 (Cal. App. 2017):
controls the People could impose upon a witness who plans to leave the state, or simply "disappear," long before a trial date is set.' [Citation.]" (People v. Diaz (2002) 95 Cal.App.4th 695, 706.)
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