Indiana Code 2-4-1-4. Refusal to appear or answer; offense
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Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 2-4-1-4
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Sec. 4. A person who, having been summoned as a witness by the authority of either the house or senate of the general assembly of the state of Indiana, to give testimony or to produce papers upon any matter under inquiry before either the house or the senate or any committee of either the house or the senate, knowingly makes default, or who, having appeared, refuses to answer any question pertinent to the question under inquiry, commits a Class A misdemeanor.
Formerly: Acts 1937, c.57, s.4. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.201.