What is the penalty for a witness's failure to appear pursuant to a subpoena?

• A. A fine not to exceed $100
• B. A fine of $10 to $200
• C. Three days in jail
• D. A fine not to exceed $50

Answer: (A)

When someone is ordered to appear by subpoena, they are required to show up in court or comply with the order. If they don’t, a penalty can be imposed to enforce attendance. In this context, the statute specifies a monetary penalty rather than jail for simply missing an appearance. The maximum amount set by the law is $100, so the penalty is a fine not to exceed $100. The other options describe higher fines or jail time, which aren’t the applicable remedy in this provision.