Disobedience of subpoena or refusal to be sworn or answer

as a witness punishable as contempt. Disobedience of a subpoena, or refusal to be sworn or to answer as a witness, when lawfully ordered, may be punished as a contempt of the court or officer by whom his attendance or testimony is required. R.L. 1910, § 5057. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 47, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1980.