As used in sections 491.400 to 491.450 the following terms mean and include:
- (1) "State", any territory of the United States and District of Columbia.
- (2) "Summons", a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.
- (3) "Witness", a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding.
(L. 1959 H.B. 295 § 2)