3817.1 Any party to an appeal may file a motion with the Commission requesting the issuance of a subpoena requiring the production of documents or the attendance and testimony of witnesses, or a subpoena may be issued by the Commission on its own initiative.

3817.2 Request for subpoenas shall meet the following requirements:

1. (a) Be submitted in writing;
2. (b) Shall specify with particularity the books, papers, or testimony desired; and
3. (c) Shall be served on the Commission and opposing parties at least ten (10) days before a hearing is scheduled.

3817.3 The Commission shall rule promptly on request for subpoenas.

3817.4 A subpoena may be served in the same manner and by any person authorized by the civil rules of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia; provided, that no witness fees are required.

SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 1336, 1347 (March 7, 1986).