Alabama Statutes

§ 12-21-281 — Definitions

Alabama § 12-21-281

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 12Courts

Ch. 21Evidence and Witnesses

Art. 2Criminal Cases

Div. 2Witnesses

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Ala. Code § 12-21-281 (2026).

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As used in this subdivision, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

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

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As used in this subdivision, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(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 subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.

Legislative History

(Acts 1977, No. 638, p. 1084, §1.)

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