30 Miss. Code. R. 3002-3.4

Current through October 18, 2024

Rule 30-3002-3.4 - [Effective until 11/3/2024] Issuance of Subpoenas

The Board, acting by and through its executive director, is authorized and empowered to issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers at a hearing. Process issued by the Board shall extend to all parts of the state and shall be served by any person designated by the Board for such service. Where any witness fails or refuses to attend upon a subpoena issued by the Board, refuses to testify, or refuses to produce any books and papers the production of which is called for by a subpoena, the attendance of such witness, the giving of his testimony or the production of the books and papers shall be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction of this state in the manner provided for the enforcement of attendance and testimony of witnesses in civil cases in the courts of this state.

A. All requests for subpoenas shall be submitted at least fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled hearing.

B. The request must contain the identity and address of the individual to be subpoenaed.

C. If the subpoena is for records or documents, the request must include the identity and address of the custodian of such records, along with a concise description of the records to be subpoenaed.

D. The Board will general serve all subpoenas by registered mail, return receipt requested.

E. The Board shall charge a reasonable fee for each subpoena, not to exceed thirty-five dollars ($35.00), for preparation and service of each subpoena.

30 Miss. Code. R. 3002-3.4

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-21-99, 73-21-81.

Adopted 3/1/2017