§ 62-66. Witness failing or refusing to obey subpoena.  


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  • If any person lawfully summoned as a witness before the municipal court shall either fail, neglect or refuse to attend the trial for which the person has been summoned or fail to provide a satisfactory explanation for this absence, the person may be cited for contempt and be fined in a sum not to exceed $50.00. If the cause is continued because of the absence of this person, the court may issue attachment against the person requiring the person to show cause on the day appointed for trial why the person should not be cited for contempt. The police chief or other police officer shall, by virtue of the attachment, arrest the person and keep the person in custody until the person is brought before the court, unless the person posts bond for appearance, as provided by law.

(Code 1977, § 3-1068)

State law reference

Municipal court judges to have powers of magistrates, O.C.G.A. § 36-32-3; contempt powers of magistrates, O.C.G.A. § 15-10-2(7).

Charter reference

Contempt powers of court, § 4-102(5).