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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-595 (2026)

(Formerly Sec. 17-257p). Testimony of witnesses before board. Subpoena

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(a) Upon request of any party to a hearing before the board, the board or its designated representative shall issue, or the board on its own motion may issue, subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses.

(b) Upon request of any party to a hearing before the board and upon a proper showing of the general relevance and reasonable scope of the documentary or physical evidence sought, the board or its designated representative shall issue, or the board on its own motion may issue, subpoenas duces tecum.

(c) Witnesses appearing under subpoenas, other than the parties or state officers or employees, shall receive fees and mileage as prescribed by law for witnesses in civil actions. If the board or its designated representative certifies that the testimony of a witness was relevant and material, any person who has paid fees and mileage to such witness shall be reimbursed by the board.

(d) If any person, agency or facility fails to comply with a subpoena issued under subsections (a) or (b) of this section or any party or witness refuses to testify regarding any matter on which he may be lawfully interrogated, any judge of the Superior Court, on the application of the board or its designated representative or of the party requesting the issuance of the subpoena, shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued by the court.

(P.A. 85-506, S. 16, 32.)

History: Sec. 17-257p transferred to Sec. 17a-595 in 1991.

Annotation to former section 17-257p:

Cited. 211 C. 591.

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Cited in 1 case, 2006–2006 · leading case: State v. Harris, 890 A.2d 559 (Conn. 2006).
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State v. Harris, 890 A.2d 559 (Conn. 2006). · cites it 2× “See General Statutes § 17a-595. Thus, he had the opportunity to influence the board’s decision before it even issued its report to the court.”
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