Montana Code 5-5-109. Contempt — misdemeanor
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5-5-109. Contempt — misdemeanor. (1) If a witness neglects or refuses to obey a subpoena or, appearing, neglects or refuses to testify, the senate or house may, by resolution entered on the journal, commit the witness for contempt.
Terms Used In Montana Code 5-5-109
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
(2)If a person compelled to produce records under 5-5-107(3) neglects or refuses to obey a subpoena, the senate or house may, by resolution entered on the journal, commit the witness for contempt.
(3)A person who neglects or refuses to obey a subpoena under subsection (1) or (2) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided in 46-18-212.