Kentucky Statutes 34.330 – Oaths — Testimony — Evidence — Contempt proceedings
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In the exercise of its powers and duties, the Judicial Retirement and Removal Commission may administer necessary oaths, take testimony under oath, compel the attendance of witnesses, and compel the production of records and other evidence. If any witness refuses to testify concerning any matter on which he may lawfully be interrogated, any Circuit Judge, on application of the commission may compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of a subpoena issued from the Circuit Court.
Effective: March 9, 1976
History: Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 10. — Created 1976 Ky.
Acts ch. 68, sec. 3, effective March 9, 1976.
Effective: March 9, 1976
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 34.330
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
History: Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 10. — Created 1976 Ky.
Acts ch. 68, sec. 3, effective March 9, 1976.