The commissioner, in the discharge of his duties, is authorized to administer oaths, to summon and examine witnesses, and take such other steps as may be necessary to ascertain the truth of any matter about which he may have the right to inquire.
Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-33
Commissioner authorized to administer oaths, and to summon and examine witnesses
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Farrish v. Mississippi State Parole Board (1988)
Most recently applied in Farrish v. Mississippi State Parole Board (February 1988)
Codes, 1942, § 7941; Laws, 1964, ch. 378, § 21; Laws, 1976, ch. 440, § 24; reenacted, Laws, 1981, ch. 465, § 20; reenacted, Laws, 1984, ch. 471, § 20; reenacted, Laws, 1986, ch.…
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