Oregon Code § 717.300·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Subpoena authority.
(1) For purposes of an investigation or proceeding under ORS 717.200 to
717.320, 717.900 and 717.905, the Director of the Department of Consumer and
Business Services may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses and
compel their attendance, take evidence and require the production of books,
papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements or other documents or records
that the director considers 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 issued pursuant to this section or a party or
witness refuses to testify on any matter, 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 the court or a refusal to testify. [1999 c.571 §23]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 717.300
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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