§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.