§836-1 - Definitions.

     §836-1  Definitions.  As used in this chapter:

     "State" includes any state, territory, or possession, of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.

     "Summons" includes a subpoena, order, or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.

     "Witness" includes a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution, or proceeding. [L 1971, c 116, §1; HRS §719-1; ren L 1972, c 9, pt of §1]

 

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  Numeric designations deleted.