Section 13. Examination of defense witness; how made.

If the court is satisfied that the examination of a witness for the accused is necessary, an order will be made directing that the witness be examined at a specified date, time and place and that a copy of the order be served on the prosecutor at least three (3) days before the scheduled examination. he examination shall be ta!en before a "udge, or, if not practicable, a member of the #ar in good standing so designated by the "udge in the order, or if the order be made by a court of superior "urisdiction, before an inferior court to be designated therein. he examination shall proceed notwithstanding the absence of the prosecutor provided he was duly notified of the hearing. $ written record of the testimony shall be ta!en. (%a) Section 14. Bail to secure appearance of material witness. &hen the court is satisfied, upon proof or oath, that a material witness will not testify when re'uired, it may, upon motion of either party, order the witness to post bail in such sum as may be deemed proper. (pon refusal to post bail, the court shall commit him to prison until he complies or is legally discharged after his testimony has been ta!en. ()a) Section 15. Examination of witness for the prosecution. &hen it satisfactorily appears that a witness for the prosecution is too sic! or infirm to appear at the trial as directed by the order of the court, or has to leave the *hilippines with no definite date of returning, he may forthwith be conditionally examined before the court where the case is pending. +uch examination, in the presence of the accused, or in his absence after reasonable notice to attend the examination has been served on him, shall be conducted in the same manner as an examination at the trial. ,ailure or refusal of the accused to attend the examination after notice shall be considered a waiver. he statement ta!en may be admitted in behalf of or against the accused. (-a) Section 16. Trial of several accused. &hen two or more accused are "ointly charged with any offense, they shall be tried "ointly unless the court, in its discretion and upon motion of the prosecutor or any accused, orders separate trial for one or more accused. (.a)