Registrar’s power to issue subpoena
660 Registrar’s power to issue subpoena
For the Mental Health Court exercising its jurisdiction, the registrar may issue a subpoena requiring the person to whom the subpoena is directed—
to produce a stated or described document; or
to attend before the court to give evidence.
The subpoena may be issued—
on the registrar’s own initiative; or
at the direction of the court; or
at the request of a party to a proceeding.
The person to whom the subpoena is directed must comply with the subpoena.
Failure to comply with the subpoena without lawful excuse is contempt of court and a person who fails to comply may be dealt with for contempt of court.
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