41-1153. Disobedience of subpoena as
legislative contempt


A. If a witness neglects or refuses to obey a legislative subpoena, or, appearing,
neglects or refuses to testify, the senate or the house may, by resolution entered in the
journal, commit him for contempt.


B. A witness neglecting or refusing to attend in obedience to a subpoena may be
arrested by the sergeant-at-arms and brought before the senate or house upon authority of
a copy of the resolution signed by the president or speaker, and countersigned by the
secretary or chief clerk.