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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 4Art. 3§ 6049 State Bar Court Powers

§ 6049 State Bar Court Powers

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§ 6049 State Bar Court Powers

Key Takeaways

  • •The State Bar Court can gather evidence, make people swear to tell the truth, and force people to come to court or give documents.
  • •The chief trial counsel can also force people to come or give documents during investigations.
  • •Both sides in a case can force people to come to court or give documents during official proceedings.

Example

If a lawyer is accused of doing something wrong, like stealing money from a client.

The State Bar Court can make the lawyer and their bank bring records to court to prove what happened. They can also make other people come to court to talk about what they saw.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6049 State Bar Court Powers

(a) Upon the trial and hearing of all matters, the State Bar Court may do all of the following: (1) Take and hear evidence pertaining to the proceeding. (2) Administer oaths and affirmations. (3) Compel, by subpoena, the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and documents pertaining to the proceeding. (b) In the conduct of investigations, the chief trial counsel or his or her designee, may compel, by subpoena, the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and documents pertaining to the investigation. (c) In the conduct of all formal proceedings, each party may compel, by subpoena, the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and documents pertaining to the proceeding. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 38. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

trialsubpoenahearingattendanceproductionevidencethe state barstate bar court

Related Statutes

  • § 6051 Contempt Enforcement By Court
  • § 6052 State Bar Subpoena Authority
  • § 6168 Law Corporation Investigations
  • § 5108 Board Subpoena Authority
  • § 6044.5 Attorney Misconduct Disclosure Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 6049.
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