As used in this chapter —
- (1) The term “witness” includes a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution, or proceeding.
- (2) The term “State” includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
- (3) The term “summons” includes a subpoena, order, or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.
History
July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 650, Pub. L. 91-358, title II, § 210(a)
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 1 of the Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without a State in Criminal Proceedings.
Prior Codifications
1973 Ed., § 23-1501.
1981 Ed., § 23-1501.