§ 18905 Court Enforcement Of Subpoenas

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says that if someone refuses to follow a subpoena (a court order to show up or share documents), the court can make them do it. If they still refuse, they can be punished for disobeying the court.

Key Takeaways

•If you get a subpoena, you have to follow it.
•If you ignore it, the court can force you to obey.
•If you still refuse, you can be punished for disobeying the court.

Example

A person gets a subpoena to show up in court but ignores it.

The court can order them to come, and if they still don’t, they can be punished for not listening.

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§ 18905 Court Enforcement Of Subpoenas

The superior court within the jurisdiction of which such inquiry is carried on may, in case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, issue an order requiring such person to appear before the director or to produce documentary evidence if so ordered, or to give evidence concerning the matter in question. Failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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superior court contumacy subpoena contempt

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18905.

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