20-228A. PAROLE SUBPOENA TO ASSIST IN APPREHENDING PAROLE ABSCON-
DERS. For the purpose of assisting with apprehending individuals on parole
who have absconded and for whom the parole commission has issued a warrant
of arrest, the director of the department of correction shall have power to
issue a subpoena duces tecum to compel the production of writings, documents
or records of any type or form, specifically including those stored or
transmitted by any electronic or wireless means. If any person or entity to
whom such subpoena is directed refuses to produce the documents, writings
or records sought, as directed, within seven (7) days of receipt of the
subpoena, the director may apply to the district court of the county where
the records are located for an order compelling such person or entity to
comply with the subpoena. Failure to obey such order may be punished by the
court as a contempt thereof.
[20-228A, added 2004, ch. 296, sec. 1, p. 826.]