Sec. 24. A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally fails to:

(1) attend and testify;

Attorney's Note

Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $5,000
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2

Terms Used In Indiana Code 15-17-5-24

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
(2) answer a lawful inquiry; or

(3) produce documentary evidence if in the person’s power to do so;

in obedience to a subpoena or lawful requirement of the state veterinarian or board commits a Class A misdemeanor.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-24-26.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.