Arkansas § 12-64-519 - Refusal to appear or testify.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-519 — Refusal to appear or testify., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-64-519. Refusal to appear or testify.
Any person not subject to this code is guilty of an offense against the state and may be punished in the same manner as if committed before civil courts of the state if he or she: Has been duly subpoenaed to appear as a witness or to produce books and reports before a military court or before any military or civil officer designated to take a deposition to be read in evidence before such a court; Has been duly paid or tendered the fees and mileage of a witness at the rates allowed to witnesses attending the circuit court of the state; and Willfully neglects or refuses to appear, or refuses to qualify as a witness or to testify or to produce any evidence which that person may have been legally subpoenaed to produce.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-64-519
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-519 cover?
Section 12-64-519 ("Refusal to appear or testify.") 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 § 12-64-519?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 12-64-519 apply to my situation?
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