Pennsylvania law sections 6158 and 6159 outline the procedures for obtaining the personal attendance of a custodian and the production of original records in response to a subpoena. The law specifies when a custodian's personal appearance is required, the conditions for producing original records, and the associated costs. Section 1998 references amendments related to the Fraternal Benefit Societies Code, now incorporated into the Insurance Company Law of 1921.
A custodian must appear only if the subpoena specifies their personal attendance for testimony on an issue in dispute and upon payment of reasonable expenses.
Yes, fees paid to custodians requested by state agencies cannot exceed the ordinary witness fees in criminal cases and are paid after appearance.
Original records are required only if specified in the subpoena for comparison or dispute resolution, and they must be delivered within 30 days of request.
Yes, the references to the Fraternal Benefit Societies Code have been repealed and incorporated into the Insurance Company Law of 1921, as of 2002.