5.56.061 - Failure to attend considered contempt of court. - Washington Statutes

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).

Severability -- 1989 c 373: See RCW 7.21.900.

Criminal contempt: RCW 9.92.040.

Power of courts and judicial officers to punish for contempt: RCW 2.28.020, 2.28.070.