{"data":{"id":"us-pa/42-pa.c.s.-5962","jurisdiction":"us-pa","citation":"42 Pa.C.S. § 5962","heading":"Definitions.","body":"The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:\n\"Summons.\" Includes a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.\n\"Witness.\" Includes a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding.","path":["Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE","PART VI ACTIONS, PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER MATTERS GENERALLY","CHAPTER 59 DEPOSITIONS AND WITNESSES","SUBCHAPTER B SECURING ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS"],"source_url":"https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM\u0026ttl=42\u0026div=0\u0026chpt=59\u0026sctn=62\u0026subsctn=0","current_through":"2026-08-03 (Statute Update stamp, 42 Pa.C.S.)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T16:33:14Z","sha256":"d6c9f467f6dbdd8ecd25430cd97734639db2a39aae4d88308f844076e863ec95","source_id":"us-pa","stale":false,"prev":"us-pa/42-pa.c.s.-5961","next":"us-pa/42-pa.c.s.-5963"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}