Idaho § 26-2236 - Subpoenas
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 26-2236 — Subpoenas, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-2236. Subpoenas
The director shall have the power to issue subpoenas as necessary to determine whether a person has violated any provision of this act, rule or order thereunder, to swear witnesses and to take the testimony of any person by deposition, with the same fees and mileage and in the same manner as prescribed by law in judicial procedure in district courts of this state in civil cases. Any party to a proposed revocation or suspension of a license shall have the right of subpoena to compel the attendance of witnesses and produce all reasonably necessary books and writings on his behalf. In case any witness shall fail or refuse to comply with a subpoena to appear before the director, the clerk of the district court of the county in which the administrative proceedings are held shall, upon demand of the director, issue a subpoena reciting the demand therefor and summoning the witness to appear and testify at a time and place fixed; and violation of such subpoena or disobedience thereto shall be deemed and punished as a violation of a subpoena issued by the district court.
[26-2236, added 1970, ch. 53, sec. 15, p. 118; am. 1993, ch. 165, sec. 4, p. 420; am. 2008, ch. 347, sec. 19, p. 952.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 26-2236
What does Idaho Statutes § 26-2236 cover?
Section 26-2236 ("Subpoenas") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 26-2236?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 26-2236" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Idaho official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Idaho attorney.
How does Idaho § 26-2236 apply to my situation?
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