A. Issuance: An administrative hearing officer may issue a subpoena only if he or she determines that the testimony of the witnesses or the documents or items sought by the subpoena are necessary to present evidence that is relevant to the case and relates to a contested issue in the case.
B. Content: A subpoena issued under this chapter shall identify:
1. The person to whom it is directed;
2. The documents or other items sought by the subpoena, if any;
3. The date for the appearance of the witness and the production of the documents or other items described in the subpoena;
4. The time for the appearance of the witness and the production of the documents or other items described in the subpoena; and
5. The place for the appearance of the witness and the production of the documents or other items described in the subpoena.
C. Appearance: In no event shall the date identified for the appearance of a witness or the production of documents or other items be less than seven (7) days after service of the subpoena.
D. Contesting The Subpoena: Within three (3) business days of being served with a subpoena issued in accordance with this chapter, the recipient of the subpoena may contest the order authorizing the issuance of the subpoena to the administrative hearing officer, setting forth in detail the recipient's objections to the subpoena. Upon receipt of the contest to the subpoena, the administrative hearing officer shall review the objections and, upon review, enter the appropriate order. (Ord. M-101-07, 12-17-2007; amd. Ord. M-22-08, 6-16-2008)