Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 335 - Oklahoma Human Rights Commission
Chapter 10 - Enforcement of the Anti-Discrimination Act
Section 335:10-1-7 - Subpoenas
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
(a) Subpoenas and orders for production of documents. The Commission Director, the Staff Attorney and each Commission member is authorized to issue subpoenas, Subpoenas Duces Tecum, and orders for the production of documents on behalf of the Commission for investigatory proceedings and hearings as provided for in Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes § 1501 and §1508, and Title 75, Oklahoma Statutes § 315(2).
(b) Witnesses for respondent, witness fees and mileage costs. The Commission shall, upon request by Respondent in cases alleging violation of Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes § 1101 et seq., subpoena witnesses in his behalf. However, witness fees and mileage costs for such witnesses must be borne by such Respondent.
(c) Consequences for disobedience to a subpoena. Where there is disobedience to a subpoena issued by the Commission, the Chairperson may direct that appropriate action under the provisions of Title 75, Oklahoma Statutes § 315(3) be initiated.