Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 20 - RULES OF STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
Chapter 20-14 - PROCEDURAL RULES
Rule 20-14-.29 - Subpoenas

(1) In contested cases, subpoenas shall be issued without discrimination between public and private parties. At any time after issuance of the Notice of Hearing, and prior to the scheduled date for the hearing, the parties may request the issuance of subpoenas by filing a written request with the Board, in accordance with Rule 20-14-.04, with appropriate service on the opposing party or counsel. Subpoena requests shall state the name and complete address of the individual to whom it is directed.

(2) Subpoenas issued pursuant to a request in accordance with Rule 20-14-.29(1) shall not be issued in blank. Every subpoena issued by the Board shall state the name of the Board and the title of the action, and shall command each individual to whom it is directed to attend and give testimony at the hearing at a time and place therein specified, or to produce documents for examination at the hearing, or both. If such a subpoena is directed to any member, investigator, employee, or other agent or representative of the Board, including experts retained by the Board for purposes of the particular case, production of documentary evidence from the Board or investigative file of the applicant or licensee and the taking of testimony at the hearing from such individual or individuals shall be governed by applicable provisions in the practice act regulating the business or profession, and by O.C.G.A. 43-3-20(b).