Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-2-2-.38

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 17, 2024

Rule 120-2-2-.38 - Witness Fees; Refusal to Testify

1.Fees. Witnesses, other than employees of the Department or employees otherwise compensated by another agency or employer, summoned in an adjudication are entitled to the same fees and mileage as witnesses in the courts of the State of Georgia, and witnesses whose depositions are taken and the persons taking the same will severally be entitled to the same fees as are paid for like services in the courts of the State of Georgia. Witness fees and mileage must be paid by the party at whose instance the witness appears, whether at a deposition or hearing.

2.Failure or Refusal to Testify. If a witness fails or refuses to testify, the failure or refusal to answer any question that the Adjudicator deems proper may be grounds for striking all or part of the testimony that the witness may have given, or for any other action that the Adjudicator deems appropriate.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-2-2-.38

O.C.G.A. §§ 33-2-9, 33-2-16, 33-2-21et seq.

Original Rule entitled "Witness Fees; Refusal to Testify" adopted. F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.