For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the director of the Division of Insurance or any officer designated by the director may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel the attendance of witnesses, take evidence and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the director considers relevant or material to the inquiry.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 37-25A-27

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.

Source: SL 1985, ch 305, § 27; SL 2017, ch 231 (Ex. Ord. 17-2), § 19, eff. Apr. 13, 2017.