AS 12.50.070: Definitions.

In AS 12.50.010 — 12.50.080,

(1) “state” means a state, territory of the United States, and the District of Columbia;

(2) “subpoena” includes a summons in a state where a summons is used in lieu of subpoena, order, or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness; the word subpoena also includes a subpoena duces tecum;

(3) “witness” includes a person whose testimony is desired in a proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution, or proceeding.