(1) As to any examination, investigation, or hearing being conducted under this code, a person designated by the department or office, respectively:
(a) May administer oaths, examine and cross-examine witnesses, receive oral and documentary evidence; and
(b) Shall have the power to subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance and testimony, and require by subpoena the production of books, papers, records, files, correspondence, documents, or other evidence which is relevant to the inquiry.
(2) If any person refuses to comply with any such subpoena or to testify as to any matter concerning which she or he may be lawfully interrogated, the Circuit Court of Leon County or of the county wherein such examination, investigation, or hearing is being conducted, or of the county wherein such person resides, may, on the application of the department or office, issue an order requiring such person to comply with the subpoena and to testify.
(3) Subpoenas shall be served, and proof of such service made, in the same manner as if issued by a circuit court. Witness fees, cost, and reasonable travel expenses, if claimed, shall be allowed the same as for testimony in a circuit court.
History.—s. 36, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 31, 37, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 181, ch. 97-102; s. 776, ch. 2003-261.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions
Part II - Department of Financial Services (Ss. 624.302-624.36)
624.303 - Seal; certified copies as evidence.
624.307 - General powers; duties.
624.310 - Enforcement; cease and desist orders; removal of certain persons; fines.
624.311 - Records; reproductions; destruction.
624.312 - Reproductions and certified copies of records as evidence.
624.314 - Publications; Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund.
624.316 - Examination of insurers.
624.3161 - Market conduct examinations.
624.317 - Investigation of agents, adjusters, administrators, service companies, and others.
624.319 - Examination and investigation reports.
624.320 - Examination expenses.
624.321 - Witnesses and evidence.
624.322 - Testimony compelled; immunity from prosecution.
624.33 - Jurisdiction regarding health or life coverage.
624.36 - Coverage of and access to behavioral health care services; complaints; reporting.