Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-17-202
Part definitions
Year: 2026Length: 164 words
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "State" includes any territory of the United States and the District of Columbia; (2) "Summons" includes a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness; and (3) "Witness" includes a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding. Acts 1939, ch. 148, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 11979.2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-2430.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "State" includes any territory of the United States and the District of Columbia;
(2) "Summons" includes a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness; and
(3) "Witness" includes a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding.
Acts 1939, ch. 148, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 11979.2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-2430.