If a subpoenaed person refuses to answer questions, the court can order the witness placed into custody UNTIL HE SUBMITS or is otherwise discharged by law and if placed placed in jail, MUST be brought before the court every_____ for a review.

• A. 60 days
• B. 90 days
• C. 120 days
• D. 30 days

Answer: (B)

When a subpoenaed person refuses to answer, the court can hold him in contempt and order custody until he submits or is discharged by law. To avoid indefinite detention, the law requires periodic judicial review of the custody status. The standard interval for this review is every 90 days. This timing strikes a balance: it provides timely oversight and a chance to reassess compliance without subjecting the witness to too-frequent hearings, while also preventing the confinement from continuing without check longer than necessary. Shorter intervals (such as 60 or 30 days) would burden the court and the witness with frequent reviews, and a longer interval (like 120 days) could allow too much time to pass without judicial reevaluation.