RCW 5.56.061
Failure to attend considered contempt of court.
A failure to attend as required by the subpoena, shall also be considered a contempt of court as provided in chapter 7.21 RCW.
[ 1989 c 373 § 8; Code 1881 § 399; 1877 p 88 § 401; 1869 p 106 § 394; 1854 p 188 § 301; RRS § 1220, part. Formerly RCW 5.56.060, part.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Cf. CR 45(f).
Criminal contempt: RCW 9.92.040.
Power of courts and judicial officers to punish for contempt: RCW 2.28.020, 2.28.070.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 5.56 - Witnesses—Compelling Attendance.
5.56.010 - When witnesses must attend—Fees and allowances.
5.56.050 - Person in court required to testify.
5.56.060 - Result of failure to attend.
5.56.061 - Failure to attend considered contempt of court.
5.56.070 - Attachment of witness.
5.56.080 - To whom attachment directed—Execution.