{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"9405","citation":"Gov. Code, § 9405","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT [8902. - 10606.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-2"},{"name":"PART 1. LEGISLATURE [8902. - 9937.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-2/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Witnesses [9400. - 9414.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-2/part-1/chapter-4"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If any witness neglects or refuses to obey a subpena, or appearing, neglects or refuses to testify, or to produce upon reasonable notice any material and proper books, papers or documents in his possession or under his control, he has committed a contempt.</p>","text":"If any witness neglects or refuses to obey a subpena, or appearing, neglects or refuses to testify, or to produce upon reasonable notice any material and proper books, papers or documents in his possession or under his control, he has committed a contempt.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/witnesses-9405","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}