Arkansas § 27-14-407 Summons of witnesses

Arkansas Statutes

§ 27-14-407 — Summons of witnesses

Arkansas § 27-14-407

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Bluebook

Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-407 (2026).

Text

(a)(1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration and officers of the Office of Motor Vehicle designated by the secretary shall have authority to summon witnesses to give testimony under oath or to give written deposition upon any matter under the jurisdiction of the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(2)The summons may require the production of relevant books, papers, or records.

(b)(1) Every summons shall be served at least five (5) days before the return date, either by personal service made by any person over eighteen (18) years of age or by registered mail, but return acknowledgment is required to prove the latter service.

(2)Failure to obey a summons constitutes a misdemeanor.

(c)Any court of competent jurisdiction shall have jurisdiction, upon application by the secret

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(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration and officers of the Office of Motor Vehicle designated by the secretary shall have authority to summon witnesses to give testimony under oath or to give written deposition upon any matter under the jurisdiction of the Office of Motor Vehicle. (2) The summons may require the production of relevant books, papers, or records. (b) (1) Every summons shall be served at least five (5) days before the return date, either by personal service made by any person over eighteen (18) years of age or by registered mail, but return acknowledgment is required to prove the latter service. (2) Failure to obey a summons constitutes a misdemeanor. (c) Any court of competent jurisdiction shall have jurisdiction, upon application by the secretary, to enforce all lawful orders of the secretary under this section.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4495, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4494, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 786,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-128.