§ 77-21-1 Short title — Construction
§ 77-21-2 Procedure to secure attendance in another state
§ 77-21-3 Procedure to secure attendance of witness from without state
§ 77-21-4 Fees
§ 77-21-5 Witnesses not subject to arrest or service of process

Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 77 > Chapter 21 - Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without a State in Criminal Proceedings

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Convening authority: means the governor or the adjutant general. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Legal officer: means any commissioned officer of the National Guard designated to perform legal duties for a command. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Military: means any or all of the armed forces of the United States. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Military court: means a court-martial, a court of inquiry, or a provost court. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Military judge: means a qualified staff judge advocate officer of a military court detailed under Section 39A-5-206. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Oath: includes "affirmation. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Officer: means a commissioned or warrant officer. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Testify: means to make an oral statement under oath or affirmation. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.