2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 15A-811. Definitions.

Article 43.

Uniform Act to Secure Attendance of Witnesses from without a State in Criminal Proceedings.

§ 15A‑811.  Definitions.

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.

"Witness" as used in this Article 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. (1937, c. 217, s. 1; 1973, c. 1286, s. 9.)

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