Section 24-13-91. Definitions

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   As used in this article, the term:

   (1) "Penal institution" means a jail, prison, penitentiary, house of correction, or other place of penal detention.

   (2) "State" means any state or territory of the United States and the District of Columbia.

   (3) "Summons" means a subpoena, order, or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.

   (4) "Witness" means a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal prosecution or proceeding held by the prosecution or the defense, including a person who is confined in a penal institution in any state.

Code 1981, § 24-13-91, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.

                    
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