Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-4-7
Subpoenas; discovery; limitations
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Sec. 7. (a) The commission may issue subpoenas and order discovery as provided by this section in aid of investigations and hearings under this article. (b) Subpoenas and discovery in aid of investigations may be ordered to the same extent and are subject to the same limitations as subpoenas and discovery in a civil action in a circuit court. Subpoenas and discovery in aid of hearings are subject to IC 4-21.5.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-4-7 grants the civil rights commission the authority to compel the production of documents and testimony through subpoenas, and to require parties to participate in discovery, when conducting fair housing investigations or formal hearings. The scope of these powers mirrors what would be available in a standard civil court case for investigation-related subpoenas and discovery, while discovery tied to formal hearings follows the state's administrative procedures act. This provision establishes the procedural tools available to the commission when gathering evidence, but also sets boundaries on how far those tools can reach.
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Property owners and managers subject to a fair housing investigation or hearing under Indiana Code § 22-9.5-4-7 should be aware that the commission holds legally enforceable subpoena and discovery powers comparable to those used in civil litigation. Compliant operators generally respond to commission requests for documents or testimony within the timeframes specified, and they preserve relevant records once an investigation is underway. Understanding that the same procedural rules governing civil court discovery apply here can help operators and their legal counsel assess the scope of any information requests they receive.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Indiana Code § 22-9.5-4-7, the commission investigating a fair housing complaint has the authority to subpoena witnesses and compel the disclosure of documents, which can be a meaningful tool for uncovering evidence relevant to a complaint. Tenants who have filed a fair housing complaint may find that this provision supports the commission's ability to obtain records or testimony that would otherwise be difficult to access. Those navigating a fair housing complaint may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to better understand how the commission's investigative powers could apply to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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