§ 2-58. Subpoenas.

(a)

Subpoena generally. Subpoenas for testimony before the special master and subpoenas duces tecum may be issued by the special master or by any attorney of record in an action.

(b)

Content of subpoenas. Every subpoena for testimony before the special master shall be issued pursuant to subsection (a) above and state the title of the action and shall command each person to whom it is directed to attend and give testimony at a time and place specified in it.

(c)

Service. A subpoena may be served by any person authorized by law to serve process, by any employee designated by the county administrator, or by any other person who is not a party and who is not less than eighteen (18) years of age. Service of a subpoena upon a person named therein shall be made as provided by law. Proof of such service shall be made by affidavit of the person making service if not served by an officer authorized by law to do so.

(d)

Compliance. In the case of a refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, the issuing party may make application to the County Court of Hernando County which shall have jurisdiction to order the witness to appear before the special master and to produce evidence if so ordered, or to give testimony touching on the matter in question.

(Ord. No. 2010-10, § 4, 3-24-10)