§ 2-122. Method for enforcement of subpoena.

In the case of disobedience of any subpoena issued and served under this division or to any lawful request for information or of the refusal of any person to testify in any matter regarding which he may be questioned before the board of county commissioners or a committee of the board, the board may apply to the general sessions court of the county for an order to compel compliance with the subpoena or the furnishing of information or the giving of testimony. Forthwith, the court shall cite the respondent to appear and shall hear the matter as expeditiously as possible. If the disobedience or refusal is found to be unlawful, the court shall enter an order requiring compliance. Disobedience of such order shall be punishable as contempt of court in the same manner and by the same procedure as is provided for like conduct committed in the course of judicial proceedings to be enforced by the court.

(Code 1992, § 4-36; Ord. No. 61, § 6, 12-18-1989)

State law reference

Punishment for contempt of court, T.C.A. § 16-15-713.