12-21-246
Section 12-21-246 Subpoena of witnesses - Execution. (a) In criminal cases, at the request of the state, or the defendant or the defendant's attorney, the clerk of the court must issue subpoenas for witnesses whose address shall be given by the person requesting the subpoena, specifying therein the time and place for their appearance, the title of the case and at whose instance the witness is summoned, and commanding the witness to appear in conformity therewith and give testimony. (b) No subpoena shall issue for a witness residing more than 100 miles from the place of trial, computed by the route usually traveled, unless the person requesting the subpoena makes affidavit that the personal attendance of the witness is necessary to a proper decision of the case and that the deposition of the witness would be insufficient for that purpose, and the fact that such affidavit has been made must be endorsed by the clerk upon the subpoena. (c) A subpoena issued under this section shall be...
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34-28A-43
Section 34-28A-43 Adoption of bylaws and rules; seal; powers of board as to witnesses; institution of proceedings to enjoin or restrain violations of chapter and liability of board members therefor. (a) The board may adopt all bylaws and rules, not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state, reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the regulations of the proceedings before it. (b) The board shall adopt and have an official seal. (c) In carrying into effect this chapter, the board may, under the hand of its chair and the seal of the board, subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance and may also require them to produce books, papers, maps, or documents. Any member of the board may administer oaths of affirmation to witnesses appearing before the board. Witnesses officially called by the board shall receive the same compensation and shall be reimbursed for expenses in the same amount as the members of the board pursuant to Section 34-28A-41. If...
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34-12-35
Section 34-12-35 Powers generally. The board shall have the power to make all bylaws and rules, not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state, which may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the regulations of the proceedings before the board. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, following appropriate review by the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee, the board may enter into any contract or agreement relating to the board without further approval. The board shall adopt and have an official seal. In carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter, the board may, under the hand of its chairman and the seal of the board, subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance and may also require them to produce books, papers, maps, or documents. Any member of the board may administer oaths of affirmation to witnesses appearing before the board. Witnesses officially called by the board shall receive the same...
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45-35A-51.27
Section 45-35A-51.27 Attendance of witnesses; fees; false oaths. Any person who shall be served with a subpoena, issued in the course of an investigation or hearing conducted under this part, to appear and testify or to produce records, books, and papers, who shall disobey or neglect to obey any such subpoena shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished as provided by the general laws of the state. The fees of witnesses for attendance shall be the same as fees of witnesses before the courts of record and shall be paid as provided in this part. Any judge of a court of record, upon application of a member of the board or the director, shall compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of records, books, and papers and the giving of testimony before the board, by attachment, contempt proceedings or otherwise, in the same manner as the production of evidence may be compelled before the court. Any person who, having taken oath or made affirmation in the cause of any investigation or...
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45-49-120.28
Section 45-49-120.28 Attendance of witnesses; fees; false oaths. Any person who shall be served with a subpoena, issued in the course of an investigation or hearing conducted under this part, to appear and testify or to produce books and papers, who shall disobey or neglect to obey any such subpoena shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The fees of witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the same as fees of witnesses before the courts of record and shall be paid as is provided in Section 45-49-120.29. Any judge of a court of record, either in term time or vacation upon application of a member of the board or the director, shall compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of books and papers, and the giving of testimony before the board or an agent thereof by attachment, or contempt, or otherwise, in the same manner as the production of evidence shall be compelled before the court. Any person who, having taken oath or made affirmation in the cause of any investigation or hearing...
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8-12A-2
Section 8-12A-2 Assertion of patent infringement in bad faith. (a) A person may not assert a claim of patent infringement in bad faith. (b) The Attorney General may investigate claims of patent infringement alleged to have been made in bad faith and may do both of the following: (1) Issue subpoenas to any person to appear and produce relevant papers, documents, and physical evidence, and administer an oath or affirmation to any person, in aid of any investigation or inquiry into possible violations of this chapter. Subpoenas shall be served in accordance with the appropriate Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. Upon failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena, the Attorney General may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance. After an action is commenced, discovery may proceed in accordance with the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. (2) Initiate a civil action in the name of the state, as necessary, to seek injunctive and any other...
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8-6-15
Section 8-6-15 Investigations and subpoenas by commission. (a) The Securities Commission, in its discretion, may: (1) Make such public or private investigations within or outside of this state as he deems necessary to determine whether any registration in the sale of securities should be granted, denied, or revoked, whether any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this article or any rule or order hereunder, to aid in the enforcement of this article or in the prescribing of rules and forms hereunder; (2) Require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath, or otherwise as the commission may determine, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated; and (3) Publish information concerning any violation of this article or any rule or order hereunder. (b) For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this article, the Securities Commission or any officer designated by it may administer oaths and...
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34-11-35
Section 34-11-35 Powers of the board. (a) The board shall have the power to adopt and amend bylaws and rules not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state, as may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the regulation of its procedures, meetings, records, examinations, and conduct. The board shall have the power to adopt and amend from time to time rules of professional conduct for professional engineers, engineer interns, professional land surveyors, land surveyor interns, and corporations, partnerships, or firms holding certificates of authorization. The board shall adopt and have an official seal, which shall be affixed to each certificate issued. (b) In carrying into effect its duties in any case involving the revocation of licensure or any disciplinary proceeding involving a licensee or the holder of a certificate of authorization or practicing or offering to practice without licensure, or false statement in connection with an...
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45-21-233
Section 45-21-233 Methods of service. (a) In the service of summons and complaints or subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses in any civil, criminal, equity, or other case or proceeding in either the small claims court, district court, or Circuit Court of Crenshaw County, whether civil, criminal or juvenile, or before the grand jury, may, in addition to any other mode of service provided by law or rule, be served by the sheriff or constable personally or by leaving a copy thereof at the place of residence of the witness, or the sheriff may serve the same by placing a copy thereof in the United States mail, certified, return receipt requested, enclosing the subpoena in an envelope properly stamped and addressed to the person or witness to be served. Upon service by the sheriff upon any witness or person by anyone of the foregoing methods, provided in this section, the sheriff shall immediately mark the process executed. If the subpoena so mailed is not delivered to the address...
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45-40-236
Section 45-40-236 Methods of service. (a) In the courts of Lawrence County a subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness in any civil, criminal, or other case or proceeding, or before the grand jury, may be served by the sheriff personally or by leaving a copy thereof at the place of residence of the witness or in the discretion of the sheriff, the sheriff may serve the same by placing a copy thereof in the United States mail, enclosing the subpoena in an envelope properly stamped and addressed to the person or witness to be served. Upon service by the sheriff upon any witness or person by any one of the foregoing methods, the sheriff shall immediately mark the process executed in the manner so served. If the subpoena so mailed is not delivered to the addressee, but is returned to the sheriff by the United States Post Office Department, then the sheriff shall immediately make a diligent effort to serve the subpoena either personally or by leaving a copy thereof at the place of...
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