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Definition: A person who possesses essential information about a criminal case. Courts can issue material witness bonds to ensure a witness appears to testify when their testimony is critical to the case.
Category: Court Process · Statute: F.S. 914.04 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Material Witness in Florida
A person who possesses essential information about a criminal case. Courts can issue material witness bonds to ensure a witness appears to testify when their testimony is critical to the case.
How This Relates to Bail
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