Pennsylvania § 10917 - Powers of subpoena and compelling testimony.
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§ 10917. Powers of subpoena and compelling testimony.
(a) Applicability.--This section shall apply to any of the following which are specifically empowered to conduct hearings and investigations:
(1) an officer or official of the city; or
(2) a city agency created or authorized to be created by this part.
(b) Issuance.--For the purposes of a hearing or investigation, the officer, official or city agency under subsection (a) shall have the authority to issue subpoenas for the following:
(1) attendance and giving of testimony by witnesses as are subject to the subpoenas of the courts of record of this Commonwealth; and
(2) as duces tecum as to the witnesses.
(c) Format.--In the case of a city agency, the subpoenas shall be issued in the name of the city and of the agency upon the signature of the presiding officer of the city and the official seal, if any, of the agency.
(d) Service.--Subpoenas shall be served by an individual 18 years of age or older, as directed by the city or city agency, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure, and return of service shall be filed in accordance with law and applicable rules of court.
(e) Enforcement.--Subpoenas issued by an officer or official of the city or a city agency shall be enforced in the same manner, and violations of a subpoena shall be subject to the same penalties, as provided by general law for subpoenas of the courts of common pleas of the Commonwealth.
Cross References. Section 10917 is referred to in sections 11704, 12308 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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