2015 New York Laws
LEG - Legislative
Article 4 - (Legislative) LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES; TESTIMONY IN LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS
62-A - Subpoenas; oaths.

NY Legis L § 62-A (2015) What's This?

62-a. Subpoenas; oaths. The chairman, vice-chairman or a majority of a legislative committee may issue a subpoena requiring a person to attend before the committee and be examined in reference to any matter within the scope of the inquiry or investigation being conducted by the committee, and, in a proper case, to bring with him, a book or paper. The provisions of the civil practice law and rules in relation to enforcing obedience to a subpoena lawfully issued by a judge, arbitrator, referee or other person in a matter not arising in an action in a court of record apply to a subpoena issued by a legislative committee as authorized by this section. Any member of a legislative committee may administer an oath to a witness.


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