Nevada § 218E.045 - Conduct constituting contempt; enforcement proceedings before district court
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 218E.045 — Conduct constituting contempt; enforcement proceedings before district court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 218E.045. Conduct constituting contempt; enforcement proceedings before district court
1. If a legislative subpoena is properly issued to and served on a witness, the witness
commits contempt if the witness, without a reason recognized by law: (a) Neglects or refuses to comply with the provisions of the legislative subpoena; (b) Neglects or refuses to be sworn or to affirm before testifying or neglects or
refuses to testify as to any relevant matter; or (c) Neglects or refuses to produce any relevant documentary evidence in the possession
or under the control of the witness. 2. In addition to any other remedies or penalties provided by law, if a witness commits
contempt, the district court of any county shall, on application of the President
of the Senate, the Speaker of the Assembly or the chair of the committee, compel the
witness's obedience by proceedings for contempt, as in the case of disobedience of
the requirements of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 218E.045 ("Conduct constituting contempt; enforcement proceedings before district court") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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