The word “state” shall include any territory of the United States and District of Columbia.

The word “summons” shall include a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.

“Witness” as used in this Article shall include a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding. ?(1937, c. 217, s. 1; 1973, c. 1286, s. 9.)

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 15A-811

  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • United States: shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Witness: as used in this Article shall include a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding. See North Carolina General Statutes 15A-811