Nebraska § 53-117.02 - Disobedience to subpoena; refusal to testify; proceedings for contempt.
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§ 53-117.02. Disobedience to subpoena; refusal to testify; proceedings for contempt.
In case of disobedience on the part of any person to any subpoena issued by the commission or the refusal of any witness to testify on any matters regarding which he may be lawfully interrogated, it shall be the duty of the district court for the county in which such hearing was convened, on the application of a member of the commission, to compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience to the requirements of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 53-117.02 cover?
Section 53-117.02 ("Disobedience to subpoena; refusal to testify; proceedings for contempt.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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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