§ 741 Method of obtaining a witness from another state
§ 742 Method of summoning a witness in this state to testify in another state
§ 743 Exemption from arrest and service of process
§ 744 Witness; state; defined
§ 745 Uniformity of interpretation
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Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Criminal Procedure > Title XXV > Chapter 3 - Obtaining Witnesses From Outside the State

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.