New Mexico · New Mexico Statutes 1978 — full code (public domain; via Open US Law, CC BY 4.0)
N.M. Stat. § 31-8-1: N.M. Stat. § 31-8-1
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines key terms used in witness-related provisions: 'witness' means someone whose testimony is needed in grand jury or criminal proceedings; 'state' includes U.S. territories and D.C.; 'summons' includes subpoenas and orders requiring witness appearance.
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