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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 6Ch. 6Art. 1§ 17627 Commissioner Subpoena Authority

§ 17627 Commissioner Subpoena Authority

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§ 17627 Commissioner Subpoena Authority

This law lets a government commissioner force people to show up and answer questions during an investigation.

Key Takeaways

  • •The commissioner can issue subpoenas.
  • •People may be required to attend and be examined.
  • •This power is part of the broader article mentioned in the chapter.

Example

A consumer complains that a company is cheating customers, and the commissioner needs the company's records.

The commissioner can send a subpoena to make the company's employees come to a hearing and hand over documents so the complaint can be examined.

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§ 17627 Commissioner Subpoena Authority

The commissioner may issue subpoenas and require the attendance of parties for examination under this article as provided for in this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 772, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

commissionersubpoenasattendance of partiesexamination

Related Statutes

  • § 14858 Credit Union Insurance Requirement
  • § 17622 Licensee Possession Challenge
  • § 17626 Licensee Asset Transfer Requirements
  • § 17628 Custodian Appointment Authority
  • § 17629 Commissioner Asset Collection Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 17627.
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