§ 1-203. Failure to comply with subpoena; refusal to be sworn or to give evidence  


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  •    (a) Failure to comply with subpoena. -- If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this article, then, on complaint filed by the issuing authority, a court of competent jurisdiction may order compliance with the subpoena.

    (b) Refusal to be sworn or to give evidence. -- If a person refuses to be sworn or to give evidence before an officer or unit authorized by this article to administer oaths, then, on complaint of the officer or unit, a court of competent jurisdiction may order the person to be sworn or to give evidence.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 11, 156A, 157C, 168A, 260, 329, 364, 407; art. 89, § 68; 1992, ch. 4, § 2.