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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