§ 27-14-407. Summons of witnesses

AR Code § 27-14-407 (2018) (N/A)
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(a)

(1) The Director of the Department of Finance and Administration and officers of the Office of Motor Vehicle designated by the director shall have authority to summon witnesses to give testimony under oath or to give written deposition upon any matter under the jurisdiction of the office.

(2) The summons may require the production of relevant books, papers, or records.

(b)

(1) Every summons shall be served at least five (5) days before the return date, either by personal service made by any person over eighteen (18) years of age or by registered mail, but return acknowledgment is required to prove the latter service.

(2) Failure to obey a summons constitutes a misdemeanor.

(c) Any court of competent jurisdiction shall have jurisdiction, upon application by the director, to enforce all lawful orders of the director under this section.