Oregon Statutes 144.347 – Subpoena power of board; reimbursement for costs; contempt proceedings
(1) Upon request of any party to the hearing provided in ORS § 144.343 and upon a proper showing of the general relevance and reasonable scope of the testimony to be offered, the board or its designated representatives shall issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses. In any case, the board, on its own motion, may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 144.347
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(2) Upon request of any party to the hearing provided in ORS § 144.343 and upon a proper showing of the general relevance and reasonable scope of the documentary or physical evidence sought, the board or its designated representative shall issue subpoenas duces tecum. In any case, the board, on its own motion, may issue subpoenas duces tecum.
(3) Witnesses appearing under subpoena, other than the parties or state officers or employees, shall receive fees and mileage as prescribed by law for witnesses in ORS § 44.415 (2). If the board or its designated representative certifies that the testimony of a witness was relevant and material, any person who has paid fees and mileage to that witness shall be reimbursed by the board.
(4) If any person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under subsection (1) or (2) of this section or any party or witness refuses to testify regarding any matter on which the party or witness may be lawfully interrogated, the judge of the circuit court of any county, on the application of the board or its designated representative or of the party requesting the issuance of the subpoena, shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued by the court. [1973 c.694 § 15; 1983 c.489 § 3; 1989 c.980 § 7]