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Section 23A-14-11 – John Doe subpoena for examination before magistrate–Compelling obedience.

23A-14-11. John Doe subpoena for examination before magistrate–Compelling obedience. Whenever a complaint verified positively or upon information and belief by a prosecuting attorney is laid before a committing magistrate that a criminal offense has been committed in this state and asking for an investigation of the same, such magistrate shall issue his subpoena requiring any […]

Section 23A-14-13 – Record of John Doe testimony–Warrant for arrest of offender.

23A-14-13. Record of John Doe testimony–Warrant for arrest of offender. The testimony of a witness attending pursuant to §23A-14-11 shall be reduced to writing by the committing magistrate or some person under his direction. If the offense complained of appears to have been committed, a warrant for the arrest of the offender shall be issued […]

Section 23A-14-14 – Interstate summons of witnesses–Definition of terms.

23A-14-14. Interstate summons of witnesses–Definition of terms. Terms used in §§23A-14-14 to 23A-14-24, inclusive, mean: (1)”Witness,” a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution, or proceeding; (2)”State,” any state or territory of the United States and the District of Columbia; (3)”Summons,” a […]