To issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify before it and to compel the production of documents and records upon any matter concerning the Fund, including, but not limited to, in conjunction with:
         (1) a disability claim;

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 40 ILCS 5/12-162.5

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.

         (2) an administrative review proceeding;
         (3) an attempt to obtain information to assist in the
    
collection of sums due to the Fund;
        (4) obtaining any and all personal identifying
    
information necessary for the administration of benefits;
        (5) the determination of the death of a benefit
    
recipient or a potential benefit recipient; or
        (6) a felony forfeiture investigation.
    The fees of witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the same as the fees of witnesses before the circuit courts of this State and shall be paid by the party seeking the subpoena. The Board may apply to any circuit court in the State for an order requiring compliance with a subpoena issued under this Section. Subpoenas issued under this Section shall be subject to applicable provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure. The president or other members of the Board may administer oaths to witnesses.
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