914.03 Attendance of witnesses.

914.03 Attendance of witnesses.

A witness summoned by a grand jury or in a criminal case shall remain in attendance until excused by the court. A witness who departs without permission of the court shall be in criminal contempt of court. A witness shall attend each succeeding term of court until the case is terminated.

History. s. 4, ch. 159, 1843; s. 2, ch. 2094, 1877; RS 2862; GS 3918; RGS 6016; CGL 8310; s. 96, ch. 70-339.

Note. Former s. 932.28.