District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 23, Criminal Procedure
D.C. Code Title 23 § 23-1503: Certificate providing for attendance of witnesses at criminal prosecutions in the District of Columbia; travel allowance; penalty
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for obtaining witness attendance at D.C. criminal prosecutions, including certificate issuance, witness fees, and permitted custody. It cross-references existing witness contempt penalties without creating a new offense.
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