Sec. 508.048. SUBPOENAS. (a) A parole panel may issue a subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness or the production of any record, book, paper, or document the panel considers necessary for investigation of the case of a person before the panel.
(b) A member of the board may sign a subpoena and administer an oath.
(c) A peace officer, parole officer, or community supervision and corrections department officer may serve the subpoena in the same manner as similar process in a court of record having original jurisdiction of criminal actions is served.
(d) A person who testifies falsely, fails to appear when subpoenaed, or fails or refuses to produce material under the subpoena is subject to the same orders and penalties to which a person taking those actions before a court is subject.
(e) On application of the board, a court of record having original jurisdiction of criminal actions may compel the attendance of a witness, the production of material, or the giving of testimony before the board, by an attachment for contempt or in the same manner as the court may otherwise compel the production of evidence.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 508 - Parole and Mandatory Supervision
Subchapter B. Board of Pardons and Paroles
Section 508.031. Composition of Board
Section 508.032. Requirements for Membership
Section 508.033. Disqualifications
Section 508.034. Grounds for Removal
Section 508.035. Presiding Officer
Section 508.036. General Administrative Duties
Section 508.0362. Training Required
Section 508.037. Terms; Removal
Section 508.041. Designee Training; Handbook
Section 508.042. Training Program for Members and Parole Commissioners
Section 508.043. Gifts and Grants
Section 508.044. Powers and Duties of Board
Section 508.0441. Release and Revocation Duties
Section 508.045. Parole Panels
Section 508.046. Extraordinary Vote Required
Section 508.0481. Victim's Right to Representation
Section 508.049. Mission Statement
Section 508.050. Report to Governor
Section 508.051. Sunset Provision
Section 508.052. Computers; Office Space; Other Equipment
Section 508.053. Use of Technology
Section 508.054. Records of Complaints
Section 508.055. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution