46-1014. Contempt of legislature; class A misdemeanor. (a) Contempt of legislature is:
(1) Willfully making default when summoned as a witness by subpoena or subpoena duces tecum issued by an investigating committee or either house of the legislature; or
(2) Willfully failing to produce books, papers, documents or other records when required to do so by an investigating committee or either house of the legislature; or
(3) Having appeared as required by a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum of an investigating committee or either house of the legislature, refusing to answer, under oath or affirmation, any question pertinent to the matter under inquiry.
(b) Contempt of legislature is a class A misdemeanor.
History: L. 1970, ch. 201, ยง 14; March 26.
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.