Title 24 — Legislature and Lobbying
16 chapters · 304 sections in this title.
AS 24.25.010 Issuance and form of subpoena.
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(a) A subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness before either house of the legislature may be issued by the president or the speaker. (b) A subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness before a standing or special committee of the legislature may be issued by the chairman …
AS 24.25.020 Service of subpoena.
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A person over the age of 19 years who is competent as a witness in the state courts may serve the subpoena. The person's affidavit that the person delivered a copy to the witness is evidence of service.
AS 24.25.030 Disobeying subpoena or refusing to testify.
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If a witness neglects or refuses to obey a subpoena, or neglects or refuses to testify or to produce upon reasonable notice any material and proper books, papers, or documents in the possession or under the control of the witness, the senate or house of representatives may by res…
AS 24.25.040 Arrest for disobedience to subpoena.
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A witness who neglects or refuses to attend in obedience to subpoena may be arrested by the sergeant-at-arms and brought before the senate or house of representatives, as the case may be. The only warrant or authority necessary authorizing arrest is a copy of a resolution of the …
AS 24.25.050 Witness fees and mileage.
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A person appearing before either house, or both, or a legislative committee in response to a subpoena is entitled to $20 for each day's attendance, and for the time necessary in coming and returning to the person's place of residence and mileage at the rate of 15 cents a mile for…
AS 24.25.060 Oath and penalty for violation of oath.
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The president of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives and the chairman of every committee of either body may administer an oath to a witness appearing before the respective bodies. A person who wilfully swears or affirms falsely concerning any matter material to…
AS 24.25.070 Grant of immunity on claim of privilege of self-incrimination.
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(a) A person called as a witness before the senate, house of representatives, or a committee of either or both, who refuses to answer any question or to produce any book, paper, or document relating to the matter under inquiry, on the ground that the answer or the production may …
AS 24.25.080 Punishment for disobedience to subpoena or refusal to testify.
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A person subpoenaed as provided in this chapter who fails, neglects, or refuses to attend at the time and place where the person's presence is required, or fails, neglects, or refuses to produce the books, papers, or instruments or other evidence designated in the subpoena, or wh…