Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 230 - Department of Business Regulation
Chapter 10 - Central Operations
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 2 - Rules of Procedure for Administrative Hearings
Section 230-RICR-10-00-2.13 - Subpoenas

A. Upon application of any Party, subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and to compel the production and examination of papers, books, accounts, documents, records, certificates and other evidence that may be necessary or proper for the determination and decision of any question before the Presiding Officer may be issued by the Director upon submission to the Presiding Officer. Except as may be otherwise provided by law, including, without limitation, the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-14-11, in cases where a subpoena is not honored, the Director may elect to make application to the State of Rhode Island Superior Court for an order to show cause why the Person who failed to honor the subpoena shall not be held in contempt and for such further relief as may be appropriate. The Presiding Officer may, sua sponte, or on motion of any of the Parties or witnesses, issue such protective orders, grant such motions to quash and grant other motions as justice or fairness may require.