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If the witness is a prisoner, confined in a prison within the Virgin Islands, an order for his temporary removal and production, before a court or officer, for the purpose of being orally examined, may be made by the district court.\nSuch order shall only be made upon the affidavit of the party desiring the order, or someone on his behalf, showing the nature of the action or proceeding, the testimony expected from the witness, and its materiality.