LegalFix

Section 7 - Investigatory powers and proceedings of division.

UT Code § 57-23-7 (2019) (N/A)
Copy with citation
Copy as parenthetical citation

(1) The division may: (a) make necessary public or private investigations within or outside of this state to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate this chapter or any rule or order made by the division under this chapter; (b) require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise as the division determines, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated.

(a) make necessary public or private investigations within or outside of this state to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate this chapter or any rule or order made by the division under this chapter;

(b) require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise as the division determines, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated.

(2) For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this chapter: (a) the division may administer oaths or affirmations; and (b) upon its own motion or upon the request of any party, the division may: (i) subpoena witnesses; (ii) compel their attendance; (iii) take evidence; and (iv) require the production of any matter which is relevant to the investigation, including: (A) the existence, description, nature, custody, condition and location of any books, documents, or other tangible records; (B) the identity and location of persons having knowledge of relevant facts; or (C) any other matter reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of material evidence.

(a) the division may administer oaths or affirmations; and

(b) upon its own motion or upon the request of any party, the division may: (i) subpoena witnesses; (ii) compel their attendance; (iii) take evidence; and (iv) require the production of any matter which is relevant to the investigation, including: (A) the existence, description, nature, custody, condition and location of any books, documents, or other tangible records; (B) the identity and location of persons having knowledge of relevant facts; or (C) any other matter reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of material evidence.

(i) subpoena witnesses;

(ii) compel their attendance;

(iii) take evidence; and

(iv) require the production of any matter which is relevant to the investigation, including: (A) the existence, description, nature, custody, condition and location of any books, documents, or other tangible records; (B) the identity and location of persons having knowledge of relevant facts; or (C) any other matter reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of material evidence.

(A) the existence, description, nature, custody, condition and location of any books, documents, or other tangible records;

(B) the identity and location of persons having knowledge of relevant facts; or

(C) any other matter reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of material evidence.

(3) Upon failure of any person to obey a subpoena or to answer questions propounded by the investigating officer and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected by the subpoena or information sought to be discovered under the subpoena, the division may apply to the district court for an order compelling compliance.

LegalFix

Copyright ©2024 LegalFix. All rights reserved. LegalFix is not a law firm, is not licensed to practice law, and does not provide legal advice, services, or representation. The information on this website is an overview of the legal plans you can purchase—or that may be provided by your employer as an employee benefit or by your credit union or other membership group as a membership benefit.

LegalFix provides its members with easy access to affordable legal services through a network of independent law firms. LegalFix, its corporate entity, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors do not provide legal advice, services, or representation—directly or indirectly.

The articles and information on the site are not legal advice and should not be relied upon—they are for information purposes only. You should become a LegalFix member to get legal services from one of our network law firms.

You should not disclose confidential or potentially incriminating information to LegalFix—you should only communicate such information to your network law firm.

The benefits and legal services described in the LegalFix legal plans are not always available in all states or with all plans. See the legal plan Benefit Overview and the more comprehensive legal plan contract during checkout for coverage details in your state.

Use of this website, the purchase of legal plans, and access to the LegalFix networks of law firms are subject to the LegalFix Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

We have updated our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosures. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosures.