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Ala. Code § 12-21-281

Definitions.

(Acts 1977, No. 638, p. 1084, §1.)

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.

Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.