Arkansas § 11-2-118 - Oaths, certifications, subpoenas, etc. — Enforcement by contempt.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-2-118 — Oaths, certifications, subpoenas, etc. — Enforcement by contempt., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-2-118. Oaths, certifications, subpoenas, etc. — Enforcement by contempt.
The Director of the Division of Labor and any officer of the Division of Labor designated by the director, in the performance of any duty or the execution of any power prescribed by law, shall have the power to administer oaths, certify to official acts, take and cause to be taken depositions of witnesses, issue subpoenas, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, books, accounts, payrolls, documents, records, and testimony. In case of failure of any person to comply with any subpoena lawfully issued or on the refusal of any witness to produce evidence or to testify to any matter regarding which he or she may be lawfully interrogated, it shall be the duty of any court of competent jurisdiction or the judge thereof, upon application of the director or any officer or agent of the division, to compel obedience by attachment proceedings for contempt, as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued for the court or a refusal to testify therein.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 11-2-118
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-2-118 cover?
Section 11-2-118 ("Oaths, certifications, subpoenas, etc. — Enforcement by contempt.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 11-2-118?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-2-118" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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