§ 1 “Witness” as used in this Act shall include a person whose testimony …
§ 2 Summoning witness in this state to testify in another state
§ 3 Witness from another state summoned to testify in this State
§ 4 Exemption from arrest and service of process
§ 5 Uniformity of interpretation
§ 6 Short title

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 725 ILCS 220 - Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Within or Without a State in Criminal Proceedings

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.