Disobedience of a subpoena; intentional evasion of a service of it, by concealment, or otherwise; concealment or removal of a minor to prevent service of a subpoena upon him, or preventing his attendance as a witness, by a person having control of him; or a refusal to be sworn or to answer as a witness, or to subscribe an affidavit or deposition when lawfully ordered, may be punished as a contempt of the court or officer by whom the attendance or testimony of the witness is required.
KRS 421.110
Punishment of witness for contempt
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case Young v. Knight (1959)
Most recently applied in Hall v. Commonwealth (December 1988)
Effective: July 1, 1953 History: Transferred 1952 Ky
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