"Witnesses" as used in this chapter shall include a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding.
The word "state" shall include any territory of the United States and the District of Columbia.
The word "summons" shall include a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 26-302; 1952 Code Section 26-302; 1948 (45) 1810.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 19-9-30. Holding of hearing when resident is wanted as witness in another state.
Section 19-9-40. Ordering resident witness to attend out-of-state proceedings.
Section 19-9-50. Delivery of witness to custody of officer of requesting state.
Section 19-9-60. Penalty for failure to attend as witness out of state.
Section 19-9-70. Request by this State for witness from reciprocating state.
Section 19-9-80. Costs and fees paid to nonresident witness.
Section 19-9-90. Limit on time nonresident witness may be kept in State.
Section 19-9-100. Penalty for failure to attend as witness in this State.
Section 19-9-110. Nonresident witness shall not be subject to arrest or service of process.