Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 174-4-6 - Subpoena Powers6.1. Commission subpoenas for books, papers, records, and other evidence will be issued to a party upon request. Subpoenas for witnesses may also be obtained. The Executive Director of the Commission, or other representative designated by the Commission, shall issue all subpoenas for both parties upon reasonable cause shown. The request must specify the documents sought to be obtained and the full names and addresses of the witnesses whose testimony is sought.6.2. Discovery procedures shall consist of those procedures authorized under the State Administrative Procedure Act found in W. Va. Code '29A-5-1, et seq.6.3. In the event of a refusal to obey a subpoena, either party or the Commission may petition the circuit court for its enforcement. If a proper showing is made, the circuit court shall order the person to obey the subpoena; if the person fails to obey the order of the court, the person may be found guilty of contempt of court.