Interstate summons of witnesses--Definition of terms.

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23A-14-14. Interstate summons of witnesses--Definition of terms.

Terms used in §§23A-14-14 to 23A-14-24, inclusive, mean:

(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 summons, subpoena, order, or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.

Source: SL 1937, ch 259, §1; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §34.2501; SDCL, §23-40-14; SL 1978, ch 178, §186.


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