GroundRules
Ala. Code § 12-21-281: Definitions.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 12 Courts.
- Chapter 21 Evidence and Witnesses.
- Article 2 Criminal Cases.
- Division 2 Witnesses.
- Division 4 Securing Attendance of Out-of-State Witnesses.
As used in this subdivision, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) WITNESS. A person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding.
(2) STATE. Any state or territory of the United States and the District of Columbia.
(3) SUMMONS. A subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.
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