Ariz. Admin. Code § 14-3-210

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section R14-3-210 - Witnesses and subpoenas

A. Subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses from any place in the state of Arizona at any designated place of hearing may be issued by the Executive Secretary of the Corporation Commission.

B. Subpoenas for the productions of books, papers or documents shall be issued by the Executive Secretary only upon application in writing. Applications to compel witnesses who are not parties to the proceedings, or agents of such parties, to produce documentary evidence must specify, as nearly as may be practicable, the books, papers, or documents desired. Applications to compel a party to the proceedings to produce books, papers or documents should set forth the books, papers or documents sought, with a statement as to the reasons they will be of service in the determination of the proceeding.

C. Witnesses who are summoned are entitled to the same fees as are paid for like service in the courts of the state of Arizona, such fees to be paid by the party at whose instance the witness is called or subpoenaed.

D. If service of subpoena is made by an officer of the state or his deputy, such service shall be evidenced by his return thereon. In case of failure to make service, the reasons for the failure shall be stated on the original subpoena. In making service the original subpoena shall be exhibited to the person served, shall be read to him if he is unable to read, and a copy thereof shall be left with him. The original subpoena, bearing or accompanied by the required return, shall be returned forthwith to the Presiding Officer.

Effective 2-70.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R14-3-210

Former General Order U-51, Article X.