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Definition: A person who possesses information material to a criminal case and whose testimony is essential to the prosecution or defense. Courts can compel material witnesses to testify.
Category: Court Process · Statute: F.S. 914.04 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Material Witness in Florida
A person who possesses information material to a criminal case and whose testimony is essential to the prosecution or defense. Courts can compel material witnesses to testify.
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