Iowa Code 218.31 – Witnesses
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 218.31
- Court: shall mean and include any court upon which jurisdiction has been conferred to determine the liability of persons for the support of dependents. See Iowa Code 252A.2
- Department: means the department of health and human services. See Iowa Code 249L.2
- property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
- 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 said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
In aid of any investigation, the department may summon and compel the attendance of witnesses; examine the witnesses under oath, which the director or the director’s designee may administer; have access to all books, papers, and property material to such investigation; and order the production of any other books or papers material to the investigation. Witnesses other than those in the employ of the state shall be entitled to the same fees as in civil cases in the district court.