N.Y. Penal Law § 215.60 : Offenses Against Public Administration — Penal — Other Offenses Relating To Judicial And Other Proceedings — Criminal contempt of the legislature

Current through 2016 New York Laws, Chapters 1 to 237

A person is guilty of criminal contempt of the legislature when, having been duly subpoenaed to attend as a witness before either house of the legislature or before any committee thereof, he:

1. Fails or refuses to attend without lawful excuse; or

2. Refuses to be sworn; or

3. Refuses to answer any material and proper question; or

4. Refuses, after reasonable notice, to produce books, papers, or documents in his possession or under his control which constitute material and proper evidence.

Criminal contempt of the legislature is a class A misdemeanor.

N.Y. Penal Law § 215.60