Nebraska Statutes 79-870. Commission; board; witnesses; subpoena; commissioner; issue writs of subpoena; board; modify or quash
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In the performance of their functions under sections 79-859 to 79-871, the commission and the board may subpoena witnesses and place them under oath. The commissioner may issue writs of subpoena, including subpoena duces tecum, requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, and documents, and place witnesses under oath to take sworn testimony as part of any investigation. The board may modify or quash any subpoena issued by the commissioner.
Source
- Laws 1967, c. 549, § 6, p. 1814;
- Laws 1992, LB 1001, § 29;
- Laws 1993, LB 348, § 40;
- R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1285;
- Laws 1996, LB 900, § 495;
- Laws 2018, LB1081, § 10.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 79-870
- Oath: shall include affirmation in all cases in which an affirmation may be substituted for an oath. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.
- Sworn: shall include affirmed in all cases in which an affirmation may be substituted for an oath. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.