As used in this chapter:

(a) “Witness” includes any person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in any criminal action, prosecution, or proceeding.

Terms Used In California Penal Code 1334.1

  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Grand jury investigation: means any grand jury investigation which has commenced or is about to commence. See California Penal Code 1334.1
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Penal Code 7
  • State: means any State or Territory of the United States and the District of Columbia. See California Penal Code 1334.1
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

(b) “State” means any State or Territory of the United States and the District of Columbia.

(c) “Grand jury investigation” means any grand jury investigation which has commenced or is about to commence.

(d) “Per diem” means a sum of money the purpose of which is to provide for personal expenses, including, but not limited to, food and lodging.

(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 322, Sec. 1.)