Illinois § 45-55
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 45-55, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-55.
Subpoenas. (a) The Department may subpoena and bring before it any person to take the oral or written testimony or compel the production of any books, papers, records, or any other documents that the Secretary or the Secretary's designee deems relevant or material to any such investigation or hearing conducted by the Department with the same fees and in the same manner as prescribed in civil cases in the courts of this State. (b) Any circuit court, upon the application of the applicant, licensee, or Department, may order the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant documents, files, records, books and papers in connection with any hearing or investigation. The circuit court may compel obedience to its order by proceedings for contempt. (c) The Secretary, the hearing officer, any member of the Board, or a certified shorthand court reporter may administer oaths at any hearing the Department conducts. Notwithstanding any other statute or Department rule to the contrary, all requests for testimony, production of documents or records shall be in accordance with this Act. (Source: P.A. 103-309, eff. 1-1-24.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 45-55
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 45-55 cover?
Section 45-55 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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