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[84 STAT. 650]
PUBLIC LAW 91-000—MMMM. DD, 1970
[84 STAT. 650]

650

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68A Stat. 557; ^'^2?usc 4*731.

80 Stat. 214.

PUBLIC LAW 91-358-JULY 29, 1970

[84 STAT.

"§23-1331. Definitions "As used in this subchapter: "(1) The term 'judicial oiRcer' means, unless otherwise indicated, any person or court in the District of Columbia authorized pursuant to section 3041 of title 18, United States Code, or the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, to bail or otherwise release a person before trial or sentencing or pending appeal in a court of the United States, and any judge of the Superior Court. "(2) The term 'offense' means any criminal offense committed in the District of Columbia, other than an offense triable by courtmartial, military commission, provost court, or other military tribunal, which is in violation of an Act of Congress. "(3) The term 'dangerous crime' means (A) taking or attempting to take property from another by force or threat of force, (B) unlawfully entering or attempting to enter any premises adapted for overnight accommodation of persons or for carrying on business with the intent to commit an offense therein, (C) arson or attempted arson of any premises adaptable for overnight accommodation of persons or for carrying on business, (D) forcible rape, or assault with intent to commit forcible rape, or (E) unlawful sale or distribution of a narcotic or depressant or stimulant drug (as defined by any Act of Congress) if the offense is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year. " (4) The term 'crime of violence' means murder, forcible rape, carnal knowledge of a female under the age of sixteen, taking or attempting to take immoral, improper, or indecent liberties with a child under the age of sixteen years, mayhem, kidnaping, robbery, burglary, voluntary manslaughter, extortion or blackmail accompanied by threats of violence, arson, assault with intent to commit any offense, assault with a dangerous weapon, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit any of the foregoing offenses, as defined by any Act of Congress or any State law, if the offense is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year. "(5) The term 'addict' means any individual who habitually uses any narcotic drug as defined by section 4731 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 so as to endanger the public morals, health, safety, or welfare. "§23-1332. Applicability of subchapter "The provisions of this subchapter shall apply in the District of Columbia in lieu of the provisions of sections 3146 through 3152 of title 18, United States Code. "Chapter 15.—OUT-OF-STATE WITNESSES "Sw.

"23-1501. Definitions. "23-1502. Hearing on recall of out-of-State witnesses by State courts; determination; travel allowance; penalty. "23-1503. Certificate providing for attendance of vfitnesses at criminal prosecutions in the District of Columbia; travel allowance; penalty. "23-1504. Exemption from arrest. "§23-1501. Definitions "As used in this chapter— "(1) The term '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. "(2) The term 'State' includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and any other territory or possession of the United States. "(3) The term 'summons' includes a subpena, order, or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.