Rhode Island General Laws 1-4-12. Investigations and hearings – Subpoena powers
The director has the power to conduct investigations, inquiries, and hearings concerning matters covered by the provisions of this chapter and accidents or injuries incident to the operation of aircraft occurring within this state. The director has the power to administer oaths and affirmations, certify to all official acts, issue subpoenas, or subpoenas duces tecum, compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and the production of papers, books, and documents. If any person fails to comply with any subpoena, subpoena duces tecum, or order issued under authority of this chapter, the director may invoke the aid of any superior court in this state. The court may order the person to comply with the requirements of the subpoena, subpoena duces tecum, or order of the director, or to give evidence upon the matter in question. Any failure to obey the order of the court is punishable by the court as a contempt of court.
History of Section.
P.L. 1940, ch. 851, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 1-4-12.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 1-4-12
- Aircraft: means any contrivance now known or invented, used, or designed for navigation of, or flight in, the air, except a parachute or other contrivance designed for air navigation but used primarily as safety equipment. See Rhode Island General Laws 1-4-2
- Director: means the executive director of the Rhode Island airport corporation. See Rhode Island General Laws 1-4-2
- 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.
- Person: means any individual, or any corporation or other association of individuals. See Rhode Island General Laws 1-4-2
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.