Virginia § 8.01-581.06 - Witnesses, subpoenas, depositions
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-581.06 — Witnesses, subpoenas, depositions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-581.06. Witnesses, subpoenas, depositions
The arbitrators may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and for the production of books, records, documents and other evidence, and shall have the power to administer oaths. Subpoenas so issued shall be served, and upon application to the court by a party or the arbitrators, enforced, in the manner provided by law for the service and enforcement of subpoenas in a civil action. All provisions of law compelling a person under subpoena to testify are applicable.
On application of a party and for use as evidence, the arbitrators may permit a deposition to be taken of a witness who cannot be subpoenaed or is unable to attend the hearing, in the manner and upon the terms designated by the arbitrators.
Fees for attendance as a witness shall be the same as for a witness in the circuit court.
1986, c. 614.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-581.06
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-581.06 cover?
Section 8.01-581.06 ("Witnesses, subpoenas, depositions") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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