A summons issued by the Probate Court to a person concerned in the affairs of a deceased person, or to a witness or other person whose appearance in the court is deemed necessary or proper, is returnable at the discretion of the court. When it is necessary or proper on the return of the “summoned”, and failure of the person to appear, to enforce his appearance, or when a witness before the court refuses to give evidence, the court may exercise its contempt power, or it may have his estate, or a part thereof attached and sequestered as provided by section 16-3104 .
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 599, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 561, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(l)(2).)
1981 Ed., § 16-3103.
1973 Ed., § 16-3103.
This section is referenced in § 16-3107.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 31 - Probate Court Proceedings
§ 16–3102. Settlement of accounts as prima facie evidence only
§ 16–3103. Summons; failure to appear or give evidence
§ 16–3104. Sequestration where person fails to appear
§ 16–3105. Plenary proceeding; refusal to answer as required
§ 16–3106. Issues to be made up in plenary proceeding; jury; compelling payment of costs
§ 16–3107. Enforcement of judgments, orders and decrees; application of property sequestrated
§ 16–3108. Ordering investment of funds; revocation of letters for noncompliance
§ 16–3110. Order admitting will to probate as conclusive evidence