Gov. Code, § 9405 · Chapter 4. Witnesses
Gov. Code, § 9405
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
If any witness neglects or refuses to obey a subpena, or appearing, neglects or refuses to testify, or to produce upon reasonable notice any material and proper books, papers or documents in his possession or under his control, he has committed a contempt.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.
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