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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 1. MAYOR AND EXECUTIVE AGENCIES |
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Chapter 1-29. OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS: RULES FOR DCPS, RENTAL HOUSING, PUBLIC BENEFITS, AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CASES |
Section 1-2974. PUBLIC BENEFITS CASES - SUBPOENAS
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2974.1 Any party may file a request in writing for an Administrative Law Judge to issue a subpoena to require a witness to attend a hearing.
2974.2 The Administrative Law Judge shall issue a subpoena under this section if it is likely that the witness will be able to provide testimony that will be helpful in deciding the case, and if requiring the witness to appear will not be unduly burdensome, or otherwise contrary to law.
2974.3 Any party also may request a subpoena to require a witness to bring documents, photographs, or other things to the hearing. The Administrative Law Judge will issue a subpoena if it is likely that the requested items will be helpful in deciding the case, and if requiring those items to be produced will not be unduly burdensome, or otherwise contrary to law.
2974.4 A form to be used to request a subpoena is available from OAH.
2974.5 If an Administrative Law Judge issues a subpoena, the party requesting the subpoena must deliver it pursuant to Subsections 2824.6 through 2824.9 and 2824.11. Unless otherwise ordered by an Administrative Law Judge, delivery shall be made at least two days before the hearing.