West Virginia Code § 33-2-6

Service of subpoena; compelling compliance
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The subpoena shall be served in the manner as if issued from a circuit court unless
otherwise provided. In case a person refuses to obey any subpoena issued hereunder or to
testify with respect to any matter concerning which he may be lawfully interrogated, the
commissioner or his representative may invoke the aid of any circuit court in order that the
testimony or evidence be produced. Upon proper showing, such court shall eissue a subpoena
or order requiring such person to appear before the commissioner or his representative and
produce all evidence and give all testimony touching the matter in quesrtion. A person failing
to obey such order may be punished by such court as for contempt.

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