In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor. The compulsory process shall be in misdemeanors a subpoena under the official signature of the clerk of the court or other judicial officer. Such subpoena or a copy thereof shall be served upon the witness a reasonable time before such witness is required to attend court. For any disobedience to such subpoena the court may punish for contempt.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 26-206; 1952 Code Section 26-206; 1942 Code Section 983; 1932 Code Section 983; Cr. P. '22 Section 74; Cr. C. '12 Section 71; Cr. C. '02 Section 45; G. S. 2638; R. S. 45; 1731 (3) 286; 1839 (11) 23; 1896 (22) 102.