Idaho Code 67-407 – Attendance of Witness — Subpoena
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A subpoena requiring the attendance of any witness or the production of any papers or other materials before either house of the legislature, or a committee of the legislature, may be issued by the president or president pro tempore of the senate, speaker of the house, or the chairman of any committee before whom the attendance of the witness or the production of papers or other materials is desired. The subpoena must:
1. State whether the proceeding is before the senate or house, or a committee;
Terms Used In Idaho Code 67-407
- President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
2. Be addressed to the witness, and name with particularity the papers or other materials to be produced by the witness, if papers and materials are requested;
3. Require the attendance of the witness or the production of such papers or other materials by the witness at a time and place certain to be shown on the subpoena;
4. Be signed by the president or president pro tempore of the senate, speaker of the house, or the chairman of a committee; and
5. Inform the witness that the witness will be paid mileage, meals and lodging, if necessary, or otherwise provided necessary transportation, meals or lodging for attendance. Any witness subpoenaed under this section shall be entitled to necessary mileage, meals and lodging at the rates established by the state board of examiners pursuant to section 67-2008, Idaho Code, for official travel for state officers and employees, to be paid from the legislative account if other transportation, meals and lodging are not tendered for the witness’s attendance.