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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 2. Every person who:
(1) is sworn to testify as a witness, in any trial or proceeding, in any court of record, and refuses to testify in the trial or proceeding;
(2) is required by any court to be sworn in any trial or proceeding, and refuses to take an oath or affirmation; or
(3) while upon the witness stand, is purposely so demeaning as to retard or disturb the proceedings of the court;
is considered guilty of a direct contempt of court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure § 34-47-2-2 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-34-civil-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-34-47-2-2/
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