Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:4 – Authority of departments to summon witnesses
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:4
- Commissioner: means the secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
- Secretary: means the secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development or his delegated or authorized representative. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
In administering laws and regulations relative to motor vehicles the secretary and the commissioner may summon witnesses in behalf of the state and may administer oaths and take testimony. They also may cause depositions to be taken and may order the production of books, papers, and documents. The fees for attendance and travel of witnesses shall be the same as for witnesses before the district courts and shall be paid by the state in the same manner as any other expenditure by the departments.
Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 113, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.