Ky. Rev. Stat. § 421.140
Current through Acts Received April 18, 2024
If a witness refuses to testify, or to be sworn, or to give a deposition, he shall be imprisoned so long as he refuses, or until he testifies before an officer who is authorized to take his testimony. The final disposition of the case in which he so refuses shall discharge him from imprisonment.
KRS 421.140
Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 423, effective1/2/1978. -- Transferred 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 84, sec. 1, effective 7/1/1953, from C.C. sec. 538.