If the Court to whom the application is made is satisfied of the truth of the facts stated, and that the examination of the witness is necessary to the attainment of justice, an order must be made that a commission be issued to take his testimony; and the Court may insert in the order a direction that the trial be stayed for a specified time, reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission.
Cal. Penal Code § 1354
Examination of Witnesses on Commission
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case People v. Young (1895)
Most recently applied in People v. Young (July 1895)
Amended by Code Amendments 1880, Ch. 47.
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