EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES FOR STATE.

19-808. Examination of witnesses for state. The witnesses for the prosecution must be examined under oath in the presence of the defendant, and may be cross-examined in his behalf. History: [(19-808) Cr. Prac. 1864, sec. 150, p. 231; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 7572; C.S., sec. 8750; I.C.A., sec. 19-708; am. 1969, ch. 467, sec. 3, p. 1339.]