§ 19-9-10 Short title
§ 19-9-20 Definitions
§ 19-9-30 Holding of hearing when resident is wanted as witness in another state
§ 19-9-40 Ordering resident witness to attend out-of-state proceedings
§ 19-9-50 Delivery of witness to custody of officer of requesting state
§ 19-9-60 Penalty for failure to attend as witness out of state
§ 19-9-70 Request by this State for witness from reciprocating state
§ 19-9-80 Costs and fees paid to nonresident witness
§ 19-9-90 Limit on time nonresident witness may be kept in State
§ 19-9-100 Penalty for failure to attend as witness in this State
§ 19-9-110 Nonresident witness shall not be subject to arrest or service of process
§ 19-9-120 Witnesses passing through State shall not be subject to arrest or service of process
§ 19-9-130 Rule of construction
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 19 > Chapter 9 - Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses From Without a State in Criminal Proceedings

  • 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.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • clerk: as used in this chapter signifies the clerk of the court where the action is pending, unless otherwise specified. See South Carolina Code 14-7-30
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Mistrial: An invalid trial, caused by fundamental error. When a mistrial is declared, the trial must start again from the selection of the jury.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • state: shall include any territory of the United States and the District of Columbia. See South Carolina Code 19-9-20
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • summons: shall include a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness. See South Carolina Code 19-9-20
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • Witnesses: 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. See South Carolina Code 19-9-20
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.