Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1991 – Power to examine under oath; subpoena witnesses
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1991
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- 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.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
The commissioner of insurance may take depositions, subpoena witnesses or documentary evidence, administer oaths and examine under oath any individual relative to the affairs of any insurer being examined. Any person who testifies falsely or makes any false affidavit during the course of such an examination shall be guilty of perjury.
Acts 1958, No. 125; Redesignated from La. Rev. Stat. 22:1310 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.