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The Compulsory Process Clause is in the [[Sixth Amendment]] to the [[U.S. Constitution]], and it gives [[criminal]] defendants the [[power]] to compel others to testify at his [[trial]].

The '''Compulsory Process Clause''' is in the [[Sixth Amendment]] to the [[U.S. Constitution]], and it gives [[criminal]] defendants the [[power]] to compel others to testify at his [[trial]].

This right did not exist at [[common law]] in England in felony or treason cases.  Even after England abolished the common law rule, the American colony courts continued to frustrate defendants' attempts to compel testimony at their trials.

This right did not exist at [[common law]] in England in felony or treason cases.  Even after England abolished the common law rule, the American colony courts continued to frustrate defendants' attempts to compel testimony at their trials.

[[Category:United States Constitution]]

[[Category:United States Constitution]]