§ 16-39-8. Subpoena power of the department of elementary and secondary education.
In any hearing conducted within the department of elementary and secondary education, the commissioner of elementary and secondary education or the hearing officer shall have the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents or other material. Subpoenas shall also be issued by the commissioner or hearing officer at the request of any party participating in any hearing. If not complied with, subpoenas issued under this section shall be enforceable in a contempt action brought in the superior court of Providence County by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education or any party in interest.
History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 147, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 16-39-1. - Appeal of matters of dispute to commissioner.
Section 16-39-2. - Appeal of school committee actions to commissioner.
Section 16-39-3. - Appeal to state board of regents.
Section 16-39-3.1. - Enforcement of final decisions.
Section 16-39-3.2. - Interim protective orders.
Section 16-39-4. - Judicial review.
Section 16-39-5. - Legal remedies preserved.
Section 16-39-6. - Rules for appeals.
Section 16-39-7. - Costs in matters appealable under chapter.
Section 16-39-8. - Subpoena power of the department of elementary and secondary education.