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2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.237 Oaths; subpoenas; failure to obey, contempt of court.

COMPULSORY ARBITRATION OF LABOR DISPUTES IN POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS (EXCERPT)
Act 312 of 1969


423.237 Oaths; subpoenas; failure to obey, contempt of court.

Sec. 7.

The arbitration panel may administer oaths, require the attendance of witnesses, and the production of such books, papers, contracts, agreements and documents as may be deemed by it material to a just determination of the issues in dispute, and for such purpose may issue subpoenas. If any person refuses to obey a subpoena, or refuses to be sworn or to testify, or if any witness, party or attorney is guilty of any contempt while in attendance at any hearing, the arbitration panel may, or the attorney general if requested shall, invoke the aid of any circuit court within the jurisdiction in which the hearing is being held, which court shall issue an appropriate order. Any failure to obey the order may be punished by the court as contempt.


History: 1969, Act 312, Eff. Oct. 1, 1969
Constitutionality: This act is clearly constitutional. Local 1277, Metropolitan Council No. 23, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO v. City of Center Line, 414 Mich. 642, 327 N.W.2d 822 (1982).
Popular Name: Act 312



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