Government Code § 54.1605
A sworn witness who appears before a magistrate is subject to perjury and aggravated perjury penalties. A referring court may fine or imprison a witness or other court participant for failing to appear after a summons, refusing to answer questions, or other direct contempt before a magistrate.
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contempt perjury witness handling
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