In carrying out any of the provisions of this title, the secretary, the director, county administrators, hearing examiners, or other duly authorized officers of the department or authority shall have power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and compel the production of such papers, books, records and documents as they may deem relevant to the performance of their duties. Subpoenas issued under this power shall be under RCW 43.20A.605.
RCW 74.04.290
Subpoena of witnesses, books, records, etc.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Department of Social & Health Services v. Latta (1979)
Most recently applied in 92 Wash. 2d 812 - DEPT. OF SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVS. v. Latta (October 1979)
2011 1st sp.s. c 15 s 68; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 s 22; 1979 ex.s. c 171 s 2; 1979 c 141 s 305; 1969 ex.s. c 173 s 2; 1959 c 26 s 74.04.290
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.