§ 44.28.120. Contempt proceedings -- Recalcitrant witnesses
In case of the failure on the part of any person to comply with any subpoena issued in behalf of the joint committee, or on the refusal of any witness to testify to any matters regarding which he or she may be lawfully interrogated, it shall be the duty of the superior court of any county, or of the judge thereof, on application of the joint committee, to compel obedience by proceedings for contempt, as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein.
[1996 c 288 § 20; 1951 c 43 § 9.]
Notes:
Contempt: Chapter 7.21 RCW.
Legislative inquiry: Chapter 44.16 RCW.
Witness refusing to attend legislature or committee or to testify: RCW 9.55.020. Sections: Previous 44.28.083 44.28.088 44.28.091 44.28.094 44.28.097 44.28.100 44.28.110 44.28.120 44.28.130 44.28.150 44.28.155 44.28.156 44.28.161 44.28.800 44.28.801 Next
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