Rhode Island § 28-14-16 § 28-14-16. Compelling obedience to subpoenas.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 28-14-16 — § 28-14-16. Compelling obedience to subpoenas.

Rhode Island § 28-14-16

Title 28Labor and Labor Relations

Ch. 28-14Payment of Wages

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-14-16 (2026).

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§ 28-14-16. Compelling obedience to subpoenas.
In case of failure of any person to comply with any lawfully issued subpoena, or subpoena
            duces tecum, or on the refusal of any witness to testify to any matter regarding which
            he or she may be lawfully interrogated, it shall be the duty of the superior court,
            or any judge of that court, on application by the director, to compel obedience by
            proceedings in the nature of those for contempt.
         

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§ 28-14-16. Compelling obedience to subpoenas.

In case of failure of any person to comply with any lawfully issued subpoena, or subpoena duces tecum, or on the refusal of any witness to testify to any matter regarding which he or she may be lawfully interrogated, it shall be the duty of the superior court, or any judge of that court, on application by the director, to compel obedience by proceedings in the nature of those for contempt.