California · Penal Code
PEN §1334.3: (a) If a person in any state, which by its laws has made provision for commanding persons within its borders to attend and testify in criminal prosecutions or grand jury investigations in this state,
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This statute establishes procedures for compelling out-of-state witnesses to attend criminal trials or grand jury proceedings in this state, including custody authority, travel reimbursement, and per diem payments.
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