Sec. 4. The commission shall have the power to:

(1) hold hearings before the commission or its representative;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 7.1-2-3-4

  • 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.
  • 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) take testimony and receive evidence;

(3) conduct inquiries with or without hearings;

(4) receive reports of investigators or other governmental officers and employees;

(5) administer oaths;

(6) subpoena witnesses and to compel them to appear and testify;

(7) issue and enforce subpoenas duces tecum;

(8) take or institute proceedings to enforce subpoenas, the rules and regulations, orders, or requirements of the commission or its representative;

(9) fix the compensation paid to witnesses appearing before the commission;

(10) establish and use a seal of the commission;

(11) certify copies of records of the commission or any other document or record on file with the commission;

(12) fix the form, mode, manner, time, and number of times for the posting or publication of any required notices if not otherwise provided in this title;

(13) issue letters of extension as authorized by IC 7.1-3-1-3.1; and

(14) hold permits on deposit as authorized by IC 7.1-3-1-3.5 and IC 7.1-3-1.1.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-5(16).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.2; P.L.285-2019, SEC.6.