RCW 5.56.070
Attachment of witness.
The court, judge, or other officer, in such case, may issue an attachment to bring such witness before them to answer for contempt, and also testify as witness in the cause in which he or she was subpoenaed.
[ 1987 c 202 § 125; Code 1881 § 400; 1877 p 88 § 402; 1869 p 106 § 395; 1854 p 188 § 302; RRS § 1221.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Cf. CR 45(f).
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
District court, attachment for nonappearance: RCW 12.16.030.
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.