14 §5933. Witnesses, subpoenas, depositions - Maine Statutes

Title 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL

Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS

Chapter 706: UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT

§5933. Witnesses, subpoenas, depositions

1. Witnesses before arbitrators. The arbitrators may cause to be issued 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.

[ 1967, c. 430, (NEW) .]

2. Depositions. On application of a party and for use as evidence, the arbitrators may permit a deposition to be taken, in the manner and upon the terms designated by the arbitrators, of a witness who cannot be subpoenaed or is unable to attend the hearing.

[ 1967, c. 430, (NEW) .]

3. Compelling attendance. All provisions of law compelling a person under subpoena to testify are applicable.

[ 1967, c. 430, (NEW) .]

4. Fees. Fees for attendance as a witness shall be the same as for a witness in the Superior Court.

[ 1967, c. 430, (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1967, c. 430, (NEW).