§ 27-14-407 - Summons of witnesses. - Arkansas Statutes

27-14-407. Summons of witnesses.

(a) (1) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and officers of the Office of Motor Vehicle designated by him or her shall have authority to summon witnesses to give testimony under oath or to give written deposition upon any matter under the jurisdiction of the office.

(2) Such summons may require the production of relevant books, papers, or records.

(b) (1) Every such summons shall be served at least five (5) days before the return date, either by personal service made by any person over eighteen (18) years of age or by registered mail, but return acknowledgment is required to prove the latter service.

(2) Failure to obey such a summons so served shall constitute a misdemeanor.

(c) Any court of competent jurisdiction shall have jurisdiction, upon application by the commissioner, to enforce all lawful orders of the commissioner under this section.