2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 12 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 12-16 - Attendance of Witnesses from Without State
Section 12-16-2 - Definitions.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 12-16-2 (2017)

§ 12-16-2. Definitions.

(a) "State" includes any territory of the United States and the District of Columbia.

(b) "Witness" as used in this chapter includes a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution, or proceeding.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1936, ch. 2382, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 626, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 12-16-2.)

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