36-19-19
Section 36-19-19 Fire Marshal, etc., may summon witnesses, require production of books, etc.
The Fire Marshal or his deputies may, each, in any county of this state, summon and compel
the attendance of witnesses before them or either of them to testify in relation to any matter
which is, by the provisions of this article, a subject of inquiry and investigation, and may
require the production of any book, paper or document deemed pertinent thereto by them or
either of them. The said Fire Marshal or his deputies may each administer oaths and affirmations
to any person or persons appearing as witnesses before them, and false swearing in any matter
or proceedings aforesaid shall be deemed perjury and shall be punished as such. (Acts 1919,
No. 701, p. 1013, §9; Code 1923, §975; Code 1940, T. 55, §47.)...
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12-10-2
Section 12-10-2 Powers of members of commission as to witnesses, etc. Each member of the commission
shall have the power to administer oaths, take testimony, subpoena and compel the attendance
of witnesses and the production of all books, papers, records or documents deemed by the commission
to be material or pertinent to any subject within the scope of its studies and investigations.
(Acts 1975, No. 1205, p. 2384, §12-102.)...
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31-2A-47
Section 31-2A-47 (Article 47.) Refusal to appear or testify. (a) Any person not subject to
this code who does all of the following may be punished by the military court in the same
manner as a criminal court of the state: (1) Has been duly subpoenaed to appear as a witness
or to produce books and records before a court-martial or court of inquiry, or before any
military or civil officer designated to take a deposition to be read in evidence before such
a court. (2) Has been duly paid or tendered the fees and mileage of a witness at the rates
allowed to witnesses attending a criminal court of the state. (3) Willfully neglects or refuses
to appear, or refuses to qualify as a witness or to testify or to produce any evidence which
that person may have been legally subpoenaed to produce. (b) The fees and mileage of witnesses
shall be advanced or paid out of the appropriations for the compensation of witnesses. (c)
At the request of the military judge or the convening authority and upon...
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45-49-151.06
Section 45-49-151.06 Inspection of books, records, etc. All books, records, maps, documents,
and papers of the commission, including those filed with the commission as well as those prepared
by or for it, shall at all times be open for the personal inspection of any officer of the
State of Alabama, or of any county, municipality, or other subdivision of the state, or of
any official investigative body or committee, and no person having charge or custody thereof
shall refuse this right to any officer or investigative body or committee, and it shall be
the express duty of such person to assist such officer or committee in locating records or
information desired by them. Any member or employee of the commission who violates this section
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be fined not more than
one hundred dollars ($100), or imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding three months. If
any member of the commission violates this section, he or she shall be...
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17-16-68
Section 17-16-68 Commission to take testimony. The commission shall take testimony on the part
of the contestant, and also on the part of the contestee, and shall have power to send for
witnesses, books, and papers anywhere in the State of Alabama; shall have power to issue warrants,
under the hand of the chair, to any judge, or clerk of any court of record or such other competent
and discreet person as the commission may appoint, to take the deposition of witnesses at
such time and place as the warrant shall direct, and the points as to which the testimony
is to be taken shall be set forth in such warrant. The evidence taken in the case of a contest
of the election of one officer may be used in the contest of the election of any other officer
voted for at the same election and contested before the Legislature; provided, that notice
that such evidence will be used, or offered, shall be given to the party or parties interested
in such other office, so that all parties interested may be...
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27-2-27
Section 27-2-27 Witnesses and evidence for examination, investigation, or hearing - Compelling
testimony or production of documents, etc.; immunity from prosecution. (a) If any individual
asks to be excused from attending or testifying or from producing any books, papers, records,
contracts, correspondence, or other documents in connection with any examination, hearing,
or investigation being conducted by the commissioner or his examiner on the ground that the
testimony or evidence required of him may tend to incriminate him or subject him to a penalty
or forfeiture and shall, by the Attorney General, be directed to give such testimony or produce
such evidence, he must nonetheless comply with such direction; but he shall not thereafter
be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for, or on account of, any transaction,
matter or thing concerning which he may have so testified or produced evidence, and no testimony
so given or evidence produced shall be received against him...
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37-4-83
Section 37-4-83 Powers of commission - Promulgation of rules; requiring records; inspections.
In order to determine whether or not each such pipeline system is operating in compliance
with the required safety standards and to enforce such compliance, the Alabama Public Service
Commission shall have the right, power and authority to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations
to facilitate such purposes. It may require each such pipeline system to make, maintain and
file such books, papers, records and documents as the commission may deem necessary, which
books, papers, records and documents shall be made available to members of the commission
and their employees upon request. Authorized personnel of the commission shall be authorized
to inspect all such pipeline systems, facilities and equipment and shall have the right of
access and entry to all buildings and property owned, leased or operated by such systems.
(Acts 1969, Ex. Sess., No. 204, p. 273, §4.)...
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37-4-93
Section 37-4-93 Commission - Power to promulgate rules and regulations. In order to determine
whether or not each such pipeline facility is operating in compliance with the required safety
standards and to enforce such compliance, the Alabama Public Service Commission shall have
the right, power and authority to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to facilitate
such purposes. It may require each such pipeline system to make, maintain and file such books,
papers, records and documents as the commission may deem necessary, which books, papers, records
and documents shall be made available to members of the commission and their employees upon
request. Authorized personnel of the commission shall be authorized to inspect all such pipeline
facilities, systems, and equipment and shall have the right of access and entry to all buildings
and property owned, leased or operated by such systems. (Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 88-915,
p. 508, §4.)...
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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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11-44E-181
Section 11-44E-181 Appointment of committees; inquiries and investigations by commission, etc.;
subpoenas; failure to obey subpoena. Any committee of the commission or comprised of members
of the commission shall be appointed by the mayor only. Any other committee comprised solely
of noncommission members shall be appointed by the mayor and commissioners. The commission
or any person or committee authorized by them, shall have power by resolution to inquire into
the conduct of any office, department, agency, or officer of the city and to make investigations
as to municipal affairs, and for that purpose may subpoena any person to produce books, papers,
and other evidence. Failure to obey such subpoena or to produce books, papers, or other evidence
as ordered under the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be
punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.00, or by imprisonment not to exceed 10 days, or both.
(Acts 1988, No. 88-445, p. 660, §10.02.)...
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