“Witness” as used in this chapter 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.

Terms Used In Washington Code 10.55.010

  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Witness: as used in this chapter 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 Washington Code 10.55.010
The word “state” shall include any territory of the United States and the District of Columbia.
The word “summons” shall include a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.
[ 1943 c 218 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 2150-1.]
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