42-9.4-9. Oaths -- Subpoenas.

(b) Service of any subpoena issued under this chapter shall be made by any designated

person. Service upon a natural person may be made by personal delivery of the subpoena to that

person. Subpoenas may also be served upon a natural person by registered or certified mail and the

return receipt shall constitute prima facie proof of service. Service to a natural person may also be

made by serving as the person's counsel of record. Service may be made upon a domestic or foreign

corporation by delivering the subpoena to an officer, to a managing or general agent, or to any other

agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process. A subpoena requiring the

attendance of a witness may be served at any place within the state and furthermore, process may

be served at any place within the state.

(c) In the case of a refusal to obey any issued subpoena, the inspector general may request

that the attorney general petition the superior court to compel compliance with the subpoena. The

attorney general may petition the court upon such request by the inspector general.

(d) Upon filing of the petition, the court may enter an order directing the individual to

appear before the court at a specified time and place and then and there show cause why they had

not attended, answered questions under penalty of perjury, or produced the requested items as

required by the subpoena. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was properly issued by the

inspector general, the court may enter an order that the person named in the subpoena appear at the

time and place fixed in the order and answer questions under penalty of perjury or produce the

requested items as required. Upon failure to obey the court order, the person may be subject to

contempt of court.