ยง 61. Investigations by state officers. Every state officer, in any
proceeding held before him, or in any investigation held by him for the
purpose of making inquiry as to the official conduct of any subordinate
officer or employee, shall have the power to issue subpoenas for and
require the attendance of witnesses and the production of all books and
papers relating to any matter under inquiry. All such subpoenas shall be
issued under the hand and seal of the state officer holding such
proceeding. A subpoena issued under this section shall be regulated by
the civil practice law and rules. The testimony of witnesses in any such
proceeding shall be under oath and the state officer instituting the
proceeding shall have power to administer oaths. In case of state boards
or commissions, any member of the same, or, when duly authorized by
resolution, the secretary of such board or commission, shall have power
to issue subpoenas and administer oaths for the purposes of this
section.
Structure New York Laws
Article 4 - Powers and Duties of Public Officers
60 - Official Seals of Court of Appeals, Governor and State Departments, Divisions and Bureaus.
61 - Investigations by State Officers.
62 - Business in Public Offices on Public Holidays.
62-A - Leave of Absence for Certain Appointive State Officers; Temporary Vacancy.
63 - Leave of Absence for Veterans on Memorial Day and Veterans' Day.
64 - Payment of Expenses of Public Officers.
66 - Interchangeable Use of Gender Neutral and Gender Specific Titles of Public Offices.
67-A - Fees for Certification or Exemplification.
68 - Allowance of Additional Fees and Expenses.
68-A - Fees for Oath or Acknowledgment.
69 - Fee for Administering Certain Official Oaths Prohibited.
70-A - Fees to Be Paid by Public Officers for Public Advertisements.
70-B - Certificate on Printed Copies of Laws.
71 - Vacations for Employees of the State.
72 - Notices and Reports of Claims, Suits or Causes of Action to Be Given to the Attorney-General.
72-A - Penalty of Officer for Failure to Execute Mandate and Make Return.
73 - Business or Professional Activities by State Officers and Employees and Party Officers.
74-A - Duty of Public Officers Regarding the Physically Handicapped.
75 - Bribery of Members of the Legislature.
75-A - Appearance by a Person Convicted of the Crime of Corruption.
76 - Receiving Bribes by Members of Legislature.
77 - Unlawful Fees and Payments.
77-A - Members of the Legislature Liable to Forfeiture of Office.