§1461. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: [PL 1967, c. 317 (NEW).]
1. Penal institutions. "Penal institutions" includes a jail, prison, penitentiary, house of correction or other place of penal detention.
[PL 1967, c. 317 (NEW).]
2. State. "State" includes any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and any territory of the United States.
[PL 1967, c. 317 (NEW).]
3. Witness. "Witness" means a person who is confined in a penal institution in any state and whose testimony is desired in another state in any criminal proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in any criminal action before a court.
[PL 1967, c. 317 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 317 (NEW).