Practice question
In a contested case governed by Book VII, Section 13, a party requests attendance of a witness and production of pertinent records and shows their general relevance. Does the Code provide subpoena authority?
- No, because agencies may never compel evidence
- Only if the witness first consents to every question
- Yes; Section 13 authorizes attendance and production upon the stated showing, with the prescribed enforcement mechanism
- Only a private competitor may issue a binding subpoena
- Yes, but no court may ever assist with disobedience
Legal references
- Executive Order No. 292, Administrative Code of 1987, Book VII, Sections 9, 13, 17 and 18: https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_292_1987.html
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