Arrest for neglect or refusal to appear

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Whoever neglects or refuses to appear before the Legislature or any of its committees in obedience to subpoena may be arrested by a member of the territorial Police Force on the order of the Legislature or committee, and brought before the Legislature or committee. The only warrant or authority necessary to authorize the arrest shall be a copy of a resolution of the Legislature or committee signed by the presiding officer or the Chairman of the committee, as the case may be, and countersigned by the Legislative Secretary of the Legislature or a majority of the members of the committee, as the case may be.


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