compulsory process
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, Black's (1910)
Definitions from Case Law
From 388 U.S. 14 - Washington v. Texas · 1967Most cited · 5,698 citing opinions
The right to offer the testimony of witnesses, and to compel their attendance, if necessary, is in plain terms the right to present a defense, the right to present the defendant's version of the facts as well as the prosecution's to the jury so it may decide where the truth lies. Just as an accused has the right to confront the prosecution's witnesses for the purpose of challenging their testimony, he has the right to present his own witnesses to establish a defense. This right is a fundamental element of due process of law.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Process to compel the attendance in court of-a person wanted there as a witness or otherwise; including not only the ordinary subpoena, but also a warrant of arrest or attachment if needed. Powers v. Com., 24 Ky. Law Rep. 1007, 70 S. W. 644; G rabam v. State, 50 Ark. 161, 6 S. W. 72l; State v. Nathaniel, 52 La. Ann. 558, 26 South. 1008.
Defined under Compulsory in Black's Law Dictionary.