Section 41-5-16 Subpoenas. - Alabama Statutes

Section 41-5-16

Subpoenas.

The Chief Examiner or his specially authorized representatives shall have the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and production of papers necessary as evidence in connection with a dispute, claim, examination, audit or the administration of this chapter. In case a person refuses to obey such subpoena, the Chief Examiner or his representatives 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 Chief Examiner or his representative and produce all evidence and give all testimony relating to the matter in issue. A person failing to obey such order may be punished by the court as for contempt.

(Acts 1947, No. 351, p. 231, §13.)