SUBPOENAS

823.1 The Commission may upon its own motion, or upon the request of the applicant or respondent, the Department, or the Assistant Attorney General of record, issue a subpoena requiring:

(a) The attendance and testimony of witnesses;

(b) The production of evidence, including, but not limited to books, records, correspondence, or documents in the possession or under the control of the person subpoenaed; and

(c) Access to evidence for the purpose of examination and copying.

823.2 The issuance and manner of service of a subpoena shall be as prescribed by the Civil Rules of the District of Columbia Superior Court.

823.3 The form of a subpoena may be prescribed by the Commission and subscribed by the Chairperson. A subpoena shall state the name and address of its issuer; identify the evidence or person subpoenaed; the person to whom and the place, date, and time at which it is returnable; the nature of the evidence which is to be examined or copied; and the date and time when access is requested. A subpoena shall be returnable to the Chairperson of the Commission.

823.4 Upon failure of any person to comply with a subpoena issued under this section, the Commission may seek enforcement of the subpoena through the District of Columbia Superior Court.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 9052 (December 4, 1992); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 8439 (October 23, 2009), incorporating by reference text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5622, 5639 (July 10, 2009).