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Chapter 6. Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
Subchapter 3. Employment Agencies

Article 2. Controversies Submitted Under Section 1700.44, Labor Code

§12027. Right to Subpoena.

(a) Subpoena. Upon request of either party to the controversy, the Labor Commissioner may issue a subpoena for the attendance of witnesses before the Labor Commissioner at the time and place of the hearing of the controversy. Said subpoena shall be served in the manner provided for serving subpoenas in civil actions.

(b) Subpoena Duces Tecum. Upon request of either party to the controversy, accompanied by a declaration showing good cause for the production thereof and showing the relevance thereof, and upon the determination of the Labor Commissioner, he or she may issue a subpoena duces tecum requiring the production of books, documents or other things under the control of the party subpoenaed, which the party is bound to produce at the time and place of the hearing. Said subpoena duces tecum shall be served in the manner provided for serving subpoenas in civil actions.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 1700.29, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 92 and 1700.44, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. Amendment filed 7-20-89; operative 8-19-89 (Register 89, No. 30). For prior history, see Register 84, No. 11.

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