(40 ILCS 5/16-169.1)
Sec. 16-169.1. Testimony and the production of records. The secretary of
the Board shall have the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of
witnesses and the production of documents and records, including law
enforcement records maintained by law enforcement agencies, in conjunction with
the determination of employer payments required under subsection (f) of Section 16-158, a disability claim, an administrative review proceeding, an attempt to obtain information to assist in the collection of sums due to the System, or a felony forfeiture
investigation. The
fees of witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the same as the fees of
witnesses before the circuit courts of this State and shall be paid by the
party seeking the subpoena. The Board may apply to any circuit court in the
State for an order requiring compliance with a subpoena issued under this
Section. Subpoenas issued under this Section shall be subject to applicable
provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(Source: P.A. 99-450, eff. 8-24-15.)
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