§ 31-2-17. Summons of witnesses — Taking of testimony.
(a) In the performance of their duties under this title, the administrator of the division
of motor vehicles, or any duly authorized assistant, or hearing officer or officers
appointed by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles, may summon witnesses
in behalf of the state and may administer oaths and take testimony.
(b) The administrator of the division of motor vehicles, assistant, or hearing officer
may also cause depositions to be taken and may order the production of books, papers,
agreements, and documents. Failure, without justifiable
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§ 31-2-17. Summons of witnesses — Taking of testimony.
(a) In the performance of their duties under this title, the administrator of the division
of motor vehicles, or any duly authorized assistant, or hearing officer or officers
appointed by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles, may summon witnesses
in behalf of the state and may administer oaths and take testimony.
(b) The administrator of the division of motor vehicles, assistant, or hearing officer
may also cause depositions to be taken and may order the production of books, papers,
agreements, and documents. Failure, without justifiable cause, to appear and testify
when summoned in accordance with this section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.
(c) The fees for the attendance and travel of witnesses shall be the same as for witnesses
before the district court. The sixth division of the district court shall have jurisdiction
in equity upon application of the division of motor vehicles to enforce all lawful
orders of the division of motor vehicles under this section. A party aggrieved by
an order of the court may appeal the order to the supreme court in accordance with
the procedures contained in the rules of appellate procedure of the supreme court.