Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 44 State Government -- Legislative - Section 44.16.140 Refusal to testify -- Contempt

§ 44.16.140. Refusal to testify -- Contempt

A person who, being present before either house of the legislature, or any committee or joint committee thereof, or commissioner authorized to summon witnesses, wilfully refuses to be sworn or affirmed, or to answer any material and proper question, or to produce, upon reasonable notice, any material and proper books, papers or documents in his possession or under his control, shall be punished as for contempt, as hereinafter provided.

[1895 c 6 § 12; RRS § 8189.]

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