Oklahoma § 12-414 - Penalties

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 12-414 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12-414. Penalties

Every person who having been summoned as a witness by the

authority of either house of the Legislature, to give testimony or

produce papers upon any matter under inquiry before either house, or

any committee of either house of the Legislature, willfully makes

default, or who, having appeared, refuses to answer any question

pertinent to the question under inquiry, shall be deemed guilty of a

misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than Five Thousand

Dollars ($5,000.00) nor less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), and

imprisonment in a county jail for not less than one (1) month nor

more than twelve (12) months.

Added by Laws 1957, p. 168, § 4.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 12-414

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 12-414 cover?

Section 12-414 ("Penalties") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 12-414?

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How does Oklahoma § 12-414 apply to my situation?

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