34-15.004. Subpoenas During Preliminary Investigation

When an investigation is ordered or at any time thereafter, upon recommendation of the Executive Director or upon motion of the Commission, the Commission Chair or other member authorized by the Commission may authorize the issuance of subpoenas or subpoenas duces tecum. Each subpoena shall be signed by the Chair or other member authorized by the Commission and shall state the person, documents or other things to be subpoenaed. Each subpoena further shall name the person before whom the witness is to give testimony, and shall state in general terms the subject matter of the testimony to be elicited. If documents or other things are to be produced, the subpoena shall describe the same with as much specificity as reasonably practicable. The subpoena shall state clearly on its face that it is issued by the Commission on Ethics in accordance with its authority to investigate violations of Section 11.062(2), F.S. Such subpoenas shall be issued for investigative purposes only, and neither the respondent nor the respondent’s counsel shall be entitled to attend the investigative proceeding at which the witness is to give a sworn statement unless the respondent is the person subpoenaed.

Rulemaking Authority 11.062(2) FS. Law Implemented 11.062(2) FS. History–New 2-16-95, Amended 7-28-98.