Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 9-717
Terms Used In Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 9-717
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
(b) On proof by affidavit that a witness has refused to produce a document or testify in accordance with an order of the Commission, the circuit court shall pass an order, returnable within 2 to 5 days, that directs the witness to show cause why the witness should not be imprisoned.
(c) (1) On return of the order, the circuit court shall conduct a hearing to determine if the witness, without reasonable cause or legal excuse, refused to testify or provide a document in accordance with an order of the Commission.
(2) The circuit court shall:
(i) examine the witness under oath; and
(ii) give the witness an opportunity to be heard.
(3) If the circuit court finds that the witness, without reasonable cause or legal excuse, refused to produce a document or testify in accordance with an order of the Commission, the circuit court may have the witness immediately imprisoned until the witness:
(i) produces the document or testifies; or
(ii) is discharged in accordance with law.