Haw. Code R. § 11-201-29 - Appeal Hearings; Witnesses

A. Subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary evidence from any place within the State of Hawaii at any designated place of hearing may be issued by the presiding officer or any designated member of the council or by the hearing officer. Application for subpoenas shall be made in writing to the council or hearing officer. The application shall specify the particular documents or data desired and shall show their relevancy to the issues involved. Application shall be made at least three days prior to the hearing. If application is made at a later time, the council may, in its discretion, issue subpoenas or continue the hearing or any part thereof. Enforcement of obedience to subpoenas issued by the presiding officer or any designated member of the council or by the hearing officer and served pursuant to this chapter shall be effected by written application of any member of the council to any circuit judge.

B. Witnesses summoned shall be paid the same fees and mileage as are paid witnesses in circuit courts of the State of Hawaii and those fees and mileage shall be paid by the party at whose instance the witnesses appear. Fees for the depositions shall be paid by the party at whose request the depositions are taken.

C. Witnesses shall be placed under oath or affirmation prior to testifying.

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Haw. Code R. § 11-201-29

[Eff 12/6/85] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-2, 343-6) (Imp: §§ 91-9, 343-5, 343-6)