independent proceeding

The independent character of the summary proceedings is clear, even where the motion is filed in a criminal case, whenever the application for the papers or other property is made by a stranger to the litigation... or wherever the motion is filed before there is any indictment or information against the movant... or wherever the criminal proceeding contemplated or pending is in another court... or wherever the motion, although entitled in the criminal case, is not filed until after the criminal prosecution has been disposed of