District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 23, Criminal Procedure
D.C. Code Title 23 § 23-106: Witnesses for defense; fees
What this law says, in plain English
Courts must issue subpoenas for defense witnesses when a defendant shows financial inability to pay witness fees and the witness is necessary for defense. Court-ordered witness costs are paid like prosecution witness costs.
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