1. (1) During the course of a PDC audit or investigation, the executive director may issue a subpoena directed to any person who probably possesses information which is relevant and material to the audit or the investigation. The subpoena must:

   1. (a) Specifically describe the information which is sought; and
   2. (b) Set forth a reasonable time and place for the production of the information; and

   3. (c) Notify the person that if the information is not produced, the executive director will apply to the superior court for an appropriate order or other remedy.

      The subpoena may be personally delivered or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.

2. (2) The commission or the presiding officer may issue a subpoena under RCW 29B.20.030(6) and WAC 390-37-120 to compel persons to appear and give testimony and may require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, text messages, records, memoranda, electronically stored data, or other evidence that the commission deems relevant and material.
3. (3) As provided in the act, the commission or executive director may apply in superior court for authorization to issue a subpoena before issuing the subpoena, in circumstances where appropriate.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17A.110 and 2024 c 164. WSR 26-01-209, s 390-37-063, filed 12/24/25, effective 1/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17A.110(1), 2019 c 428, and 2019 c 261. WSR 20-02-062, § 390-37-063, filed 12/24/19, effective 1/24/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17A.110(1) and 2018 c 304. WSR 18-24-074, § 390-37-063, filed 11/30/18, effective 12/31/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17A.110. WSR 12-03-002, § 390-37-063, filed 1/4/12, effective 2/4/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.370. WSR 03-18-003, § 390-37-063, filed 8/20/03, effective 9/20/03; WSR 93-24-003, § 390-37-063, filed 11/18/93, effective 12/19/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.370(1). WSR 86-04-071 (Order 86-01), § 390-37-063, filed 2/5/86; WSR 82-02-007 (Order 81-04), § 390-37-063, filed 12/28/81.]