In the investigation of charges of professional misconduct, the board and any committee appointed by it for this purpose shall have power to summon and examine witnesses under oath and compel their attendance and the production of books, papers, documents, and other writings necessary or material to the inquiry. Such summons or subpoena shall be issued under the hand of the secretary of the board or the chairman of any duly constituted subcommittee of the board and shall have the force of a subpoena issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, and any witness or other person who shall refuse or neglect to appear in obedience thereto or who shall refuse to be sworn or testify or produce books, papers, documents, or other writings demanded shall be liable to attachment upon application to the Supreme Court of the state or to any judge of any court of record for the district where the investigation is conducted as in cases of contempt.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Article 4 - Disciplinary Proceedings.
Section 34-3-81 - Approval by Court of Rules and Regulations.
Section 34-3-82 - Power of Subpoena.
Section 34-3-83 - Rights of Accused Member.
Section 34-3-84 - Payment of Witnesses.
Section 34-3-85 - Record of Proceedings.
Section 34-3-86 - Causes of Removal of Attorney.
Section 34-3-87 - Other Causes of Removal or Suspension.
Section 34-3-88 - Existing Causes of Removal or Suspension and Laws Relating Thereto Cumulative.