Subpoenas
San Diego Municipal Code § 26.1110
in effect§26.1110 Subpoenas
(a) The Commission has the power to subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance and testimony, administer oaths and affirmations, take evidence and require by subpoena the production of books, papers, records or other items whenever material to the performance of the Commission’s duties or exercise of its powers.
(b) A subpoena issued under this section must be issued and signed by the Executive Director or their designee.
(c) If a witness fails to appear before the Commission at the time and date set by subpoena, or in the case of a subpoena duces tecum, if a record is not produced as required, the Commission may, by majority vote, authorize its chairperson or the Executive Director to certify the facts to the Superior Court for an order to show cause why the subpoena recipient should not be ordered to comply with the subpoena.
(“Subpoenas” added 10-20-2022 by O-21557 N.S.; effective 11-19-2022.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art06Division11.pdf#page=16Fetched: 10/28/2026