Iowa Admin. Code r. 161—9 § 161—9.23
Deposition subpoena.
Operative Text
9.23(1) The commission may issue subpoenas for persons named in and described in a notice to take depositions under rule 161--9.18(216). Subpoenas may also be issued as provided by statute or by rule 161--3.14(216). 9.23(2) No resident of Iowa shall be subpoenaed to attend a deposition out of the county where the deponent resides, or is employed, or transacts business in person.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 161—9 § 161—9.23 governs the Iowa Civil Rights Commission's authority to compel witness attendance at depositions through subpoenas. The Commission may issue deposition subpoenas for individuals identified in a deposition notice under rule 161—9.18(216), as well as through other statutory or rule-based mechanisms. A geographic protection limits where Iowa residents can be required to appear: no Iowa resident may be subpoenaed to attend a deposition outside the county where they live, work, or personally conduct business.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Iowa Admin. Code r. 161—9 § 161—9.23, property owners and managers involved in Iowa Civil Rights Commission proceedings should be aware that the Commission holds subpoena authority to compel deposition attendance. Operators who receive or are named in a deposition notice under rule 161—9.18(216) may be subject to such a subpoena. Iowa-resident landlords or their employees generally cannot be compelled to travel outside their home, work, or business county to attend a deposition.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 161—9 § 161—9.23 provides a geographic protection for Iowa residents who are subpoenaed to give a deposition in a Commission proceeding — they cannot be required to appear in a county other than where they reside, are employed, or personally transact business. Tenants who are witnesses or parties in a Civil Rights Commission case and receive a deposition subpoena may want to verify that the designated location falls within the county limits set by this rule. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help individuals understand how this protection applies in the context of a Commission proceeding.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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