Oregon Code § 645.210·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Investigatory power; compliance with subpoenas.
(1) For the purpose of an
investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the director may administer
oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take
evidence and require the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda,
agreements or other documents or records which the director deems relevant or
material to the inquiry. Each witness who appears before the director under a
subpoena shall receive the fees and mileage provided for witnesses in ORS
44.415 (2).
(2) If a person
fails to comply with a subpoena so issued or a party or witness refuses to
testify on any matters, the judge of the circuit court of any county, on the
application of the director, shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt
as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from
such court or a refusal to testify therein. [1987 c.148 §12; 1989 c.980 §15a]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 645.210
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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