Va. Code § 19.2-272
Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session through ch. 778
"Witness" as used in this article 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.
The word "state" shall include any territory of the United States and the District of Columbia.
The word "summons" shall include a subpoena (both subpoena ad testificandum and subpoena duces tecum), order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness or production of documents.
Va. Code § 19.2-272