Hawaii Revised Statutes 412:2-111 – Commissioner’s power to subpoena
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 412:2-111
- Circuit court: means the court established in each of the judicial circuits of this State pursuant to chapter 603 and which has jurisdiction under § 412:1-108 over a matter. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 412:1-109
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of financial institutions of this State. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 412:1-109
- Division: means the division of financial institutions of the department of commerce and consumer affairs of this State. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 412:1-109
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Person: means a natural person, entity or organization, including without limitation an individual, corporation, joint venture, partnership, sole proprietorship, association, cooperative, estate, trust, or governmental unit. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 412:1-109
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
In the course of an investigation of matters affecting the interest of consumers or depositors or of any other matter within the jurisdiction of the division, the commissioner may summon persons and subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, administer oaths and examine any person under oath, and require the production of books, papers, documents, or objects that the commissioner deems relevant or material to the inquiry. Any summons or subpoena may be served by certified mail with return receipt requested. Powers granted under this section may be enforced by the circuit court.