R12-5-2308. Subpoenas

A. Issuance of a subpoena. Upon written application of a party or on the Chairperson’s own motion, the Chairperson may issue a subpoena requiring the attendance and testimony of a witness, production of documentary or other tangible evidence, or both. B. Specificity required. A party that applies for a subpoena to compel production of documentary or other tangible evidence shall ensure that the application specifically identifies the books, papers, documents, or other evidence to be produced. C. Service of a subpoena. A party that applies for a subpoena shall ensure that the subpoena is personally served. The person serving a subpoena shall provide proof of service by filing with the Board a certified statement of the date and manner of service and the name of the person served. D. Objection to a subpoena. A party or the person served with a subpoena who objects to the subpoena, or a portion of the subpoena, may file a written objection with the Board. The person filing an objection shall: 1. File it within five days after service of the subpoena or at the beginning of the hearing, whichever occurs first; and 2. Ensure that the objection states why the subpoena is unreasonable or oppressive or how the desired testimony or evidence may be obtained by an alternative method.