§ Sec. 24-10-139. Legislative intent

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§ 24-10-139. Legislative intent

It is the intent of the General Assembly that depositions shall be taken in criminal cases only in exceptional circumstances when it is in the interest of justice that the testimony of a prospective witness be taken and preserved for use at trial. If the court finds that any party or counsel for a party is using the procedures set forth in this article for the purpose of harassment or delay, such conduct may be punished as contempt of court.