46-1003. "Compulsory process" defined. "Compulsory process" in regard to any investigating committee means any one or any combination of the following:
(a) Exercise of the power of subpoena or subpoena duces tecum;
(b) Administration of oath or affirmation;
(c) Taking of testimony under oath;
(d) Referral of any contempt of legislature for prosecution;
(e) Referral of any perjury for prosecution;
(f) Any other act related to any of the foregoing.
History: L. 1970, ch. 201, § 3; L. 1978, ch. 204, § 2; April 13.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 10 - Investigating Committees; Compulsory Process
46-1001 "Investigating committee" defined.
46-1003 "Compulsory process" defined.
46-1004 Investigating committees authorized to exercise compulsory process, when.
46-1005 Subject of inquiry or investigation; when authorized.
46-1006 Subpoenas; payment of witness fees and other expenses of compulsory process.
46-1007 Administration of oaths and affirmations.
46-1008 Subpoenas; time of issuance; preparation and signing; service; contents.
46-1009 Pertinency of questions; explanation thereof, when required.
46-1010 Information to witness of committee's authorization.
46-1013 Written statements of witness; receipt of documents; inclusion in record.
46-1014 Contempt of legislature; class A misdemeanor.