§ 12-16-2. Definitions.
(a) “State” includes any territory of the United States and the District of Columbia.
(b) “Witness” as used in this chapter includes a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution, or proceeding.
History of Section.P.L. 1936, ch. 2382, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 626, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 12-16-2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-16 - Attendance of Witnesses from Without State
Section 12-16-1. - Short title.
Section 12-16-2. - Definitions.
Section 12-16-3. - Certification by foreign judge as to witness from this state.
Section 12-16-4. - Issuance of summons to appear in another state.
Section 12-16-5. - Taking into custody and delivery of witness.
Section 12-16-6. - Punishment for disobedience of summons.
Section 12-16-7. - Certificate to summon witness from another state.
Section 12-16-8. - Receiving custody of witness from another state.
Section 12-16-9. - Fees tendered — Duration of attendance required — Failure to testify.
Section 12-16-10. - Exemption from process of witnesses entering state.
Section 12-16-11. - Exemption from process of witnesses passing through state.