§ 2-32-502 — Subpoenas - Refusal to testify

(a) The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission or a member of the commission may issue a subpoena for a witness to require his or her attendance and testimony before the commission, and to require the production of books, papers, and records in any proceeding before the commission that may be material to questions before the commission. (b) The subpoena under subsection (a) of this section shall be served by: (1) The county sheriff of the county in which the person resides; (2) The deputy of the county sheriff; or (3) Any other officer authorized by law to serve process in this state. (c) If a person fails or refuses to comply with a subpoena issued by the commission or a member of the commission, or refuses to testify or answer to a matter in which he or she may lawfully be interrogated, the circuit court of the county in which the person is domiciled, on application of the commission may: (1) In term time or vacation, issue an attachment for the person; (2) Compel the person to: (A) Comply with the subpoena; (B) Appear before the commission; (C) Produce the relevant documents; and (D) Give his or her testimony upon matters as may be lawfully required; and (3) Punish for contempt a person who fails to obey an order under this section, if the person disobeys a subpoena. (d) If a person is not domiciled in this state, the circuit court of the county in which the hearing is held or is to be held shall have jurisdiction.

Legislative History

Added by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2017.