Arizona § 41-1153 - Disobedience of subpoena as legislative contempt
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-1153 — Disobedience of subpoena as legislative contempt, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 41-1153
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-1153 cover?
Section 41-1153 ("Disobedience of subpoena as legislative contempt") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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