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New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law - PEN § 215.60 Criminal contempt of the legislature

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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.

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