Utah Admin. Code 156-1-110

Current through Bulletin 2024-08, April 15, 2024
Section R156-1-110 - Issuance of Investigative Subpoenas
(1)
(a) A request for a subpoena in a Division investigation pursuant to Subsection 58-1-106(1)(c) shall be made in writing to the investigative subpoena authority and accompanied by an original of the proposed subpoena.
(b) Each request shall contain adequate information to enable the subpoena authority to make a finding of sufficient need, including:
(i) the factual basis for the request;
(ii) the relevance and necessity of the particular personand evidence to the investigation; and
(iii) an explanation of why the subpoena is directed to the person upon whom it is to be served.
(c) An approved subpoena shall be issued under the seal of the Division and the signature of the subpoena authority.
(2) The person who requests an investigative subpoena is responsible for service of the subpoena.
(3)
(a) Service may be made:
(i) on a person upon whom a summons may be served pursuant to the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure; and
(ii) personally or on the agent of the person being served.
(b) If a party is represented by an attorney, service shall be made on the attorney.
(4)
(a) Service may be accomplished by hand delivery or by mail to the last known address of the intended recipient.
(b) Service by mail is complete upon mailing.
(c) Service may be accomplished by electronic means.
(d) Service by electronic means is complete on transmission if transmission is completed during normal business hours at the place receiving the service, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days other than Saturdays, Sundays, and state and federal holidays; otherwise, service is complete on the next business day.
(5)
(a) Each investigative subpoena shall have a certificate of service.
(b) The certificate of service may be a separate form or may be stamped on the subpoena.
(c) The person serving the subpoena shall complete the certificate of service for both the served copy and the copy kept for the Division files.
(6) The investigative subpoena authority may quash or modify an investigative subpoena if it is shown to be unreasonable or oppressive.
(a) A motion to quash or modify an investigative subpoena shall be filed with and served upon the subpoena authority no later than ten days after service of the investigative subpoena.
(b) A response by the Division to a motion to quash or modify an investigative subpoena shall be filed with and served upon the subpoena authority no later than five business days after receipt of a motion to quash or modify an investigative subpoena.
(c) No final reply by the recipient of an investigative subpoena who files a motion to quash or modify shall be permitted.

Utah Admin. Code R156-1-110

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-07, effective 3/25/2021