A subpoena to a witness shall be served by delivering a copy to him or her.

History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 361; G.L. 1909, ch. 292, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 342, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 537, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 9-17-4; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 31.