In AS 12.50.010 — 12.50.080,

1. (1) “state” means a state, territory of the United States, and the District of Columbia;
2. (2) “subpoena” includes a summons in a state where a summons is used in lieu of subpoena, order, or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness; the word subpoena also includes a subpoena duces tecum;
3. (3) “witness” includes a person whose testimony is desired in a proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution, or proceeding.