Guam § 164 - Definitions.
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§ 164. Definitions.
(a) “Witness” as used in this Chapter shall include a person whose testimony is desired in any
proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding.
(b) The word “state” shall include any territory of the United States and the District of Columbia.
(c) The word “summons” shall include a subpoena, order, or other notice requiring the appearance of
a witness.
2024 NOTE: Subsection designations added pursuant to authority granted by 1 GCA § 1606.
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