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Give evidence in New York Criminal Law

Current through 2026 New York legislative session

In New York criminal law, “Give evidence” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.

What does “Give evidence” mean in New York criminal law?

"Give evidence" means to testify or produce physical evidence. (N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 50.10)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.