Nebraska Statutes 59-825. Violations; proceedings; refusal to attend and testify; penalty
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Any person who shall neglect or refuse to make returns, attend and testify or answer any lawful requirement hereinbefore provided for, or produce books, papers, contracts, agreements, and documents, if in his or her custody, control, or power to do so, in obedience to the subpoena of the courts or lawful requirements of the Attorney General, shall be deemed guilty of a Class IV felony.
Source
- Laws 1905, c. 162, § 21, p. 645;
- R.S.1913, § 4065;
- C.S.1922, § 3468;
- C.S.1929, § 59-821;
- R.S.1943, § 59-825;
- Laws 1977, LB 39, § 67;
- Laws 1983, LB 32, § 5.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV felony | up to 2 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 59-825
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Attorney: shall mean attorney at law. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.