The referee shall have all the powers of the superior courts to compel the attendance of witnesses before the arbitrators, to compel witnesses to testify, and to issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses at the time and place of the meeting of the arbitrators. Subpoenas shall be served in the manner provided by law for the service of subpoenas in cases pending in the superior courts. Witnesses shall be entitled to the same compensation as witnesses in the superior courts, and the compensation may be collected in the same manner.
History. Code 1933, § 7-414, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 2270, § 2; Code 1981, § 9-9-123; Code 1981, § 9-9-73 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 1988, p. 903, § 3.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 2 - Medical Malpractice
§ 9-9-60. “Medical Malpractice Claim” Defined
§ 9-9-61. Medical Malpractice Arbitration Authorized
§ 9-9-64. Appointment of Reporter; Duties; Compensation
§ 9-9-65. Arbitration Submission; Irrevocability Absent Consent
§ 9-9-66. Qualifications and Status of Referee
§ 9-9-67. Arbitrators — How Chosen
§ 9-9-68. Arbitrators — How Vacancy Filled
§ 9-9-69. Arbitrators — Oath and Affidavit
§ 9-9-70. Postponement of Arbitration
§ 9-9-71. Adjournments by Arbitrators; No Meeting Outside Group
§ 9-9-73. Subpoena Power of Referee; Compensation of Witnesses
§ 9-9-74. Powers of Referee to Compel Production of Documentary Evidence
§ 9-9-75. Competency of Witnesses
§ 9-9-76. Rules Governing Examination of Witnesses and Admission of Evidence
§ 9-9-77. Administration of Oaths by Referee
§ 9-9-78. Findings by Arbitrators; Concurrence of Two Sufficient