West Virginia § 33-2-6 - 33-2-6. Service of subpoena; compelling compliance.
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§ 33-2-6. 33-2-6. Service of subpoena; compelling compliance.
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.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 33-2-6 ("33-2-6. Service of subpoena; compelling compliance.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West 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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