California · Penal Code

PEN §1564: The Courts and magistrates before whom such proceedings are prosecuted may issue subpoenas for witnesses, and punish their disobedience in the same manner as in a criminal action.

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Courts and magistrates may issue subpoenas for witnesses in proceedings and punish witness disobedience using the same methods applicable in criminal cases.

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The Courts and magistrates before whom such proceedings are prosecuted may issue subpoenas for witnesses, and punish their disobedience in the same manner as in a criminal action.

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