Gov. Code, § 9404 · Chapter 4. Witnesses

Gov. Code, § 9404

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

(a) The members of any committee may administer oaths to witnesses in any matter under examination.

(b) Anyone authorized to administer oaths who is designated by the chairman of a committee may administer oaths to witnesses.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 575.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=9404.
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