§1461. Definitions
As used in this subchapter:
[PL 1967, c. 317 (NEW).]
1.
Penal institutions.
"Penal institutions" includes a jail, prison, penitentiary, house of correction or other place of penal detention.
[PL 1967, c. 317 (NEW).]
2.
State.
"State" includes any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and any territory of the United States.
[PL 1967, c. 317 (NEW).]
3.
Witness.
"Witness" means a person who is confined in a penal institution in any state and whose testimony is desired in another state in any criminal proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in any criminal action before a court.
[PL 1967, c. 317 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 317 (NEW).