2012 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 1 - CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 12 - EVIDENCE AND WITNESSES
1-12-108. Punishment for contempt by witness.
(a) Punishment for the contempt mentioned in W.S. 1-12-106 is as follows:
(i) When the witness fails to attend in obedience to a subpoena, the court or officer may fine him not more than fifty dollars ($50.00);
(ii) In other cases the court or officer may fine the witness not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor less than five dollars ($5.00), or may imprison him in the county jail until he submits to be sworn, testifies or gives his deposition.
(b) The fine imposed shall be paid into the county treasury.
(c) The witness is also liable to the party injured for any damages occasioned by his failure to attend, his refusal to be sworn, to testify or give his deposition.
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