North Dakota § 52-06-25 - Order issued by court upon failure to obey subpoena - Failure to obey

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 52-06-25 — Order issued by court upon failure to obey subpoena - Failure to obey, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 52-06-25. Order issued by court upon failure to obey subpoena - Failure to obey

order. In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to, any person, any court of this state within the jurisdiction of which the inquiry is carried on or within the jurisdiction of which the person guilty of contumacy or refusal to obey is found or resides or transacts business, upon application by the chairman of an appeal tribunal or the bureau or its duly authorized representative, shall have jurisdiction to issue to such person an order requiring such person to appear before an appeal tribunal or the bureau, or its duly authorized representative, there to produce evidence, if so ordered, or there to give testimony touching the matter under investigation or in question. Any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 52-06-25

What does North Dakota Century Code § 52-06-25 cover?

Section 52-06-25 ("Order issued by court upon failure to obey subpoena - Failure to obey") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 52-06-25?

A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 52-06-25" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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How does North Dakota § 52-06-25 apply to my situation?

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