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HomeWater CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 3§ 1094 Witness Contempt Proceedings

§ 1094 Witness Contempt Proceedings

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§ 1094 Witness Contempt Proceedings

This law lets a court order someone to show up and explain why they ignored a request from a board.

Key Takeaways

  • •The court can require a witness to appear within 10 days.
  • •The witness must explain any refusal to obey the subpoena or answer questions.
  • •It also covers failure to produce evidence that the board requested.

Example

A person ignored a subpoena from a licensing board and refused to answer its questions.

The court can order the person to appear within 10 days and tell the board why they refused to comply.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1094 Witness Contempt Proceedings

The court, upon the petition of the board, shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place fixed by the court in the order and not more than 10 days from the date of the order, and then and there show cause, if any he have, why he refused to obey the subpena, or refused to answer questions propounded to him by the board, or neglected, failed, or refused to produce before the board the evidence called for in the subpena. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

subpenawitnessboardevidence

Related Statutes

  • § 1091 Witness Subpoena Enforcement
  • § 1090 Board Witness Subpoena Power
  • § 1092 Witness Subpoena Enforcement
  • § 1093 Witness Attendance Court Order
  • § 1084 Witness Fee Demand And Payment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1094.
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