1. The state fire marshal or supervising investigator may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, require the production of books, papers, accounts, documents, and other records or material of any evidentiary nature, and may examine witnesses in any investigation or proceeding authorized under sections 320.200 to 320.270. However, any hearing concerning a fire loss shall be conducted only in the county in which it occurred.

2. The same fees shall be paid for the service of process and the taking of depositions as is provided for like services in circuit court.

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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 320.245

  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.