Rhode Island § 16-39-8 § 16-39-8. Subpoena power of the department of elementary and secondary education.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 16-39-8 — § 16-39-8. Subpoena power of the department of elementary and secondary education.

Rhode Island § 16-39-8

Title 16Education

Ch. 16-39Controversies in School Matters [See Title 16 Chapter 97 â€” The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-39-8 (2026).

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§ 16-39-8. Subpoena power of the department of elementary and secondary education.
In any hearing conducted within the department of elementary and secondary education,
            the commissioner of elementary and secondary education or the hearing officer shall
            have the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production
            of documents or other material. Subpoenas shall also be issued by the commissioner
            or hearing officer at the request of any party participating in any hearing. If not
            complied with, subpoenas issued under this section shall be enforceable in a contempt
            action brought in the superior court of Providence County by

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§ 16-39-8. Subpoena power of the department of elementary and secondary education.

In any hearing conducted within the department of elementary and secondary education, the commissioner of elementary and secondary education or the hearing officer shall have the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents or other material. Subpoenas shall also be issued by the commissioner or hearing officer at the request of any party participating in any hearing. If not complied with, subpoenas issued under this section shall be enforceable in a contempt action brought in the superior court of Providence County by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education or any party in interest.