'Witness,' as used in this act [31-8-1 to 31-8-6 NMSA 1978], shall include a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding. The word 'state' shall include any territory of the United States and District of Columbia. The word 'summons' shall include a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness. History: Laws 1937, ch. 66, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 42-1213; 1953 Comp., § 41-12-13. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 81 Am. Jur. 2d Witnesses §§ 34, 35, 39. Admissions to prevent continuance sought to secure testimony of absent witness in criminal case, 9 A.L.R.3d 1180. Availability under Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without a State in Criminal Proceedings of subpoena duces tecum, 7 A.L.R.4th 836. Sufficiency of evidence to support or require finding that out-of-state witness in criminal case is 'material witness' justifying certificate to secure attendances under Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without a State in Criminal Proceedings, 12 A.L.R.4th 742. riminal case is 'material witness' justifying certificate to secure attendances under Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without a State in Criminal Proceedings, 12 A.L.R.4th 742. Sufficiency of evidence to support or require finding that in-state witness in criminal case is 'material and necessary' justifing issuance of summons directing attendance of witness under Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without a State in Criminal Proceedings, 12 A.L.R.4th 771. 97 C.J.S. Witnesses § 17.
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