California § 9408 - If the contempt is committed before a committee when the Legislature is not in se
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9408 — If the contempt is committed before a committee when the Legislature is not in se, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9408. If the contempt is committed before a committee when the Legislature is not in se
If the contempt is committed before a committee when the Legislature is not in session, the superior court in and for the county in which any inquiry, investigation, hearing or proceeding may be held by the committee may compel the attendance of the witness, the giving of testimony, and the production of books, papers, documents and accounts, as required by the subpena issued by the committee, on the filing by the committee of a petition to the court asking that the witness be so compelled.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9408
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9408 cover?
Section 9408 ("If the contempt is committed before a committee when the Legislature is not in se") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 9408?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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