Section 292-100-110. Hearings—Discovery—Subpoenas.

(1) The board, a board member, or the executive director may issue subpoenas for discovery, subpoenas to persons to appear and give testimony, and may require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, or other records deemed relevant or material and the board or presiding officer may issue protective orders as appropriate. Any party may issue subpoenas. All subpoenas for hearings must be filed with the presiding officer, together with proof of proper service, at least five days prior to the date of the hearing for which they are issued. All subpoenas will be issued and may be enforced in the form and manner set forth in RCW 34.05.446 and WAC 10-08-120.

(2) The presiding officer, upon motion and before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance therewith, may:

(a) Quash or modify the subpoena if it is unreasonable and oppressive; or

(b) Condition denial of the motion upon the advancement by the person in whose behalf the subpoena is issued of the reasonable cost of producing the books, papers, documents, or tangible things.

(3) The attendance of witnesses and such production of evidence may be required from any place within the state of Washington to any location where a hearing is being conducted.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.52.360 (2)(b) and 42.52.425. WSR 01-13-033, § 292-100-110, filed 6/13/01, effective 7/14/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.52.360 (2)(b). WSR 99-06-073, § 292-100-110, filed 3/2/99, effective 4/2/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.52 RCW and RCW 42.52.360 (2)(b). WSR 96-22-028, § 292-100-110, filed 10/30/96, effective 11/30/96.]

RCW 42.52.360 (2)(b) and 42.52.425. WSR 01-13-033, § 292-100-110, filed 6/13/01, effective 7/14/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.52.360 (2)(b). WSR 99-06-073, § 292-100-110, filed 3/2/99, effective 4/2/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.52 RCW and RCW 42.52.360 (2)(b). WSR 96-22-028, § 292-100-110, filed 10/30/96, effective 11/30/96.

Rules

10-08-120,