South Dakota Codified Laws 20-12-6. Investigating powers of local commission–Affirmative action–Powercoextensive with powers of state commission
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In the hearing of verified complaints such a commission may subpoena and examine witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production for examination of relevant books or papers and to take such affirmative action as in the judgment of the commission will effectuate its purposes. The powers of the local commission may be coextensive with the powers of the State Human Rights Commission as set forth in § 20-13-42. All hearings under this chapter shall be conducted pursuant to contested case procedures in chapter 1-26.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 20-12-6
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Source: SL 1970, ch 66, § 3; SL 1973, ch 141; SL 1991, ch 179, § 2.