The commission may, in accordance with this subsection, issue subpoenas and order discovery in aid of investigations and hearings under this article. Such subpoenas and discovery may be ordered to the same extent and subject to the same limitations as would apply if the subpoenas or discovery were ordered or served in aid of a civil action in the circuit courts of this state.
Witnesses summoned by a subpoena under this article shall be entitled to the same witness and mileage fees as witnesses in proceedings in the circuit courts of this state. Fees payable to a witness summoned by a subpoena shall be paid by the commission, the complainant or the respondent in accordance with section one, article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code.
Enforcement of subpoenas may be had in the circuit courts of this state as set out in section one, article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 11A. West Virginia Fair Housing Act
§5-11A-2. Declaration of Policy
§5-11A-4. Application of Article
§5-11A-5. Discrimination in Sale or Rental of Housing and Other Prohibited Practices
§5-11A-6. Discrimination in Residential Real Estate-Related Transactions
§5-11A-7. Discrimination in Provision of Brokerage Services
§5-11A-8. Religious Organization or Private Club Exemption
§5-11A-10. Education and Conciliation; Conferences and Consultations; Reports
§5-11A-12. Subpoenas; Giving of Evidence; Witness Fees; Enforcement of Subpoenas
§5-11A-16. Interference, Coercion or Intimidation; Enforcement by Civil Action
§5-11A-18. Effect on Other Laws