As amended throough October 10, 2024
(a)Oaths. Oaths and affirmations may be administered by any member of the commission or any other person authorized by law.(b)Subpoenas for investigation, deposition, or hearing. The commission may summon and examine witnesses or delegate the power to disciplinary counsel or an investigative officer to examine such witnesses and compel the production and examination of papers, books, accounts, documents, records, certificates, and other evidence for the determination of any issue before, or the discharge of any duty, of the commission. All subpoenas shall be signed by a member of the commission. Following service of the statement of charges, a respondent has a right to issuance of subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses to testify or produce evidentiary matters for hearing or permitted discovery.(c)Enforcement of subpoenas. The commission may bring action to enforce a subpoena in the superior court of any county in which the hearing or proceeding is conducted or in which the person resides or is found.(d)Quashing subpoena. Any motion to quash a subpoena so issued shall be heard and determined by the commission or its presiding officer.(e)Service, witnesses, fees. Subpoenas shall be served and witnesses reimbursed in the manner provided in civil cases in superior court. Expenses of witnesses shall be borne by the party calling them.Wash. Commi. Jud. Cond. R. Proce. 14