Sec. 7.
The arbitration panel may administer oaths, require the attendance of witnesses, and the production of such books, papers, contracts, agreements and documents as may be deemed by it material to a just determination of the issues in dispute, and for such purpose may issue subpoenas. If any person refuses to obey a subpoena, or refuses to be sworn or to testify, or if any witness, party or attorney is guilty of any contempt while in attendance at any hearing, the arbitration panel may, or the attorney general if requested shall, invoke the aid of any circuit court within the jurisdiction in which the hearing is being held, which court shall issue an appropriate order. Any failure to obey the order may be punished by the court as contempt.
History: 1969, Act 312, Eff. Oct. 1, 1969 Constitutionality: This act is clearly constitutional. Local 1277, Metropolitan Council No 23, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO v City of Center Line, 414 Mich 642; 327 NW2d 822 (1982).Popular Name: Act 312
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations
Section 423.231 - Compulsory Arbitration in Police and Fire Departments; Policy.
Section 423.233 - Initiation of Binding Arbitration Proceedings; Request.
Section 423.234 - Delegates; Selection; Notice.
Section 423.237 - Oaths; Subpoenas; Failure to Obey, Contempt of Court.
Section 423.237a - Remanding Dispute for Further Collective Bargaining.
Section 423.241 - Violation of Lawful Enforcement Order; Penalty.
Section 423.242 - Judicial Review; Scope; Stay.
Section 423.243 - Existing Conditions; Continuance, Change.
Section 423.244 - Act Supplementary.
Section 423.245 - Repealed. 1975, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Mar. 25, 1975.
Section 423.246 - Violations of Act; Imprisonment Prohibited.