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2014 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 31 - Criminal Procedure
Section 8 Out-of-State Witnesses
Section 31-8-1 Attendance of witnesses from without a state; definitions.
NM Stat § 31-8-1 (2014) What's This?
31-8-1. [Attendance of witnesses from without a state; definitions.]
"Witness," as used in this act [31-8-1 to 31-8-6 NMSA 1978], shall include a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding.
The word "state" shall include any territory of the United States and District of Columbia.
The word "summons" shall include a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.
History: Laws 1937, ch. 66, 1; 1941 Comp., 42-1213; 1953 Comp., 41-12-13.
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