Whenever any person subpoenaed to appear and give testimony or to produce books, papers or documents refuses to appear or testify before the subpoenaing body, or to answer any pertinent or proper questions, or to produce such books, papers or documents, he or she is in contempt of the subpoenaing body.

(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 453, Sec. 7.)

Terms Used In California Business and Professions Code 6050

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.