West Virginia Code 33-2-6 – Service of subpoena; compelling compliance
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The subpoena shall be served in the manner as if issued from a circuit court unless otherwise provided. In case a person refuses to obey any subpoena issued hereunder or to testify with respect to any matter concerning which he may be lawfully interrogated, the commissioner or his representative may invoke the aid of any circuit court in order that the testimony or evidence be produced. Upon proper showing, such court shall issue a subpoena or order requiring such person to appear before the commissioner or his representative and produce all evidence and give all testimony touching the matter in question. A person failing to obey such order may be punished by such court as for contempt.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 33-2-6
- 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.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.