Requiring attendance of witness

(1) The alcalde may require the attendance of witnesses, and the production of books, papers or documents in the possession, power and custody of any person. (2) If any person, after being required by an alcalde to attend as a witness or to produce any books, papers or other documents in his possession, power or custody, refuses or neglects without lawful or reasonable excuse to comply with such requirement, he shall be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars and in default of payment to undergo imprisonment for a term not exceeding two months. (3) The fine may be inflicted by the court upon the refusal or neglect, upon proof that the requirement of the alcalde was conveyed to, or brought to the knowledge of, that person.