Sec.17a-581-35. Witnesses and documents; subpoena

(a) Documents or physical evidence may be subpoenaed as provided in Section 17a-595 of the General Statutes, at the request of any party to the hearing upon a proper showing of the general relevance and reasonable scope of the documentary or physical evidence sought, or upon the Board's own motion.

(b) Witnesses shall be subpoenaed by the Board or its designated representative at the request of any party or upon the Board's own motion.

(c) Witnesses with a subpoena other than the parties or state officers or state employees shall receive fees and mileage, as prescribed by law, for witnesses in civil actions. If the Board or its designated representative certifies that the testimony of a witness was relevant and material, any person who has paid fees and mileage to such witness shall be reimbursed by the Board.

(d) If any person, agency or facility fails to comply with a subpoena issued by the Board or fails to testify regarding any matter on which he may be lawfully interrogated, the Board or its designated representative shall apply to a judge of the Superior Court in order to compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as provided in Section 17a-595 (d) of the General Statutes.

(Effective May 21, 1992)