Section 14-4005. WITNESSES

 

4005.1The testimony of witnesses shall be given under oath or affirmation.

 

4005.2The testimony of witnesses and the production of documents and records may be compelled by subpoena, which is enforceable by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

 

4005.3All cost of issuance and service of a subpoena, including witness fees, shall be paid by the party requesting the subpoena, unless the Rent Administrator assumes the cost.

 

4005.4Each District of Columbia agency, board, commission, or independent personnel authority shall make its employees available to furnish sworn statements, to provide records, and to appear as witnesses at RACD hearings when requested by the Rent Administrator.

 

4005.5When providing statements or testimony in their official capacity, witnesses employed by the District of Columbia shall be on official duty status.

 

4005.6Each party and each person appearing at a hearing to testify shall sign an attendance sheet stating his or her name, address, telephone number, and the purpose for which, or the capacity in which, he or she is participating.

 

4005.7Attendance sheets shall be made a part of the record.

 

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 1336, 1364-65 (March 7, 1986).