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Ala. Code § 12-21-281, under Securing Attendance of Out-of-State Witnesses.

Ala. Code § 12-21-281

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. (Acts 1977, No. 638, p. 1084, §1.)