(a) A person served with a subpoena or a subpoena duces tecum may object to its terms by a motion for a protective order, including a motion to quash made orally to the board or its authorized representative or in writing.

(b) The objection shall be resolved by the board or its authorized representative on terms and conditions that he or she declares. The board or its authorized representative may make any other order that is appropriate to protect the parties or the witness from unreasonable or oppressive demands, including violations of the right to privacy.

Terms Used In California Government Code 18672.1

  • Person: includes any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, corporation, or company. See California Government Code 17
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.

(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 577, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)

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