Okla. Admin. Code § 422:15-5-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 6, December 2, 2024

Section 422:15-5-3 - Subpoenas

(a) Subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses, the furnishing of information and the production of evidence shall be issued by the Executive Director, or his or her designee, upon request by a party. As an officer of the court, an attorney authorized to practice law in Oklahoma may also issue and sign subpoenas. Filing a formal request for the issuance of subpoenas shall not be required. Subpoenas shall be served and a return made in the same manner as provided in the Oklahoma Pleading Code.

(b) A party may seek an appropriate judicial proceeding to compel compliance by persons who fail to obey a subpoena, who refuse to be sworn or make an affirmation at a hearing or who refuse to answer a proper question during a hearing. The hearing shall proceed despite any such refusal but the Commission may, in its discretion at any time, continue the proceedings as necessary to secure a court ruling.

(c) Motions to quash subpoenas may be filed with the Commission and will be ruled on by the Commission.

Okla. Admin. Code § 422:15-5-3

Added at 22 Ok Reg 1500, eff 6-11-05; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2517, eff 7-11-08