VIRGIN ISLANDS RULES OF ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY ENFORCEMENT Rule 207.12. Subpoena Power and Discovery

• Jurisdiction: United States

Rule 207.12. Subpoena Power and Discovery

(a) Subpoenas.

(1) Before the filing of a petition for discipline, the ODC may compel by subpoena the testimony of witnesses (including the respondent) and the production of pertinent books, papers, and documents for purposes of evaluation or investigation.
(2) After the filing of a petition for discipline, the ODC or the respondent may compel by subpoena the testimony of witnesses, or the production of pertinent records, books, papers, and documents, at a deposition or hearing under these Rules. The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall issue such subpoenas as are requested in writing by the respondent. Upon the written request of either the ODC or the respondent to the Board Chair, the Clerk of the Supreme Court shall issue a commission for the issuance of a subpoena where the evidence sought is beyond jurisdictional limits.
(3) Subpoenas issued by the ODC or by the Clerk of the Supreme Court shall clearly indicate on their face that the subpoenas are

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