North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 15A, Criminal Procedure

N.C.G.S. (Crim. Proc.) § 15A-811: Definitions

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines key terms used in legal proceedings: 'state' includes U.S. territories and D.C.; 'summons' includes subpoenas and notices; 'witness' means anyone whose testimony is needed in grand jury or criminal proceedings.

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