46 U.S.C. § 41303 — Discovery and subpoenas

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In Commission investigations or hearings, the Commission can subpoena witnesses and evidence, and parties can use depositions and discovery following rules like the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, with witnesses getting the same fees as in federal court.

(a) In General: In an investigation or hearing under this part, (1) the Federal Maritime Commission may subpoena witnesses and evidence, and (2) a party may use depositions, written questions, and other discovery tools under Commission rules that, as much as practical, follow the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (b) Witness Fees: Unless another law says otherwise, a witness gets the same fees and mileage payments as in U.S. federal courts.

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(a)In General.—

In an investigation or adjudicatory proceeding under this part—

(1)

the Federal Maritime Commission may subpoena witnesses and evidence; and

(2)

a party may use depositions, written interrogatories, and discovery procedures under regulations prescribed by the Commission that, to the extent practicable, shall conform to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (28 App. U.S.C.).

(b)Witness Fees.—

Unless otherwise prohibited by law, a witness is entitled to the same fees and mileage as in the courts of the United States.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 7, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1545.)

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2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1545

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