Cal. Civ. Code § DWD 220.17
Subpoenas and motions.
Operative Text
DWD 220.17 Subpoenas and motions. (1) Subpoenas. The cost of service and witness and mileage fees shall be paid by the person requesting the subpoena. Witness and mileage fees shall be the same as set forth in s. 814.67 (1) (a) and (c), Stats. Subpoenas may be enforced pursuant to s. 885.11, Stats. (2) Motions. Motions made during a hearing may be stated orally and shall, with the ruling of the administrative law judge, be included in the record of the hearing. All other motions shall be in writing and shall state briefly the relief requested and the grounds upon which the moving party is entitled to relief. All written motions shall be filed with the administrative law judge assigned to the case. Any briefs or other papers in support of a motion, including affidavits and documentary evidence, shall be filed with the motion. Any party opposing the motion may file a written response. All written motions shall be decided without further argument unless requested by the administrative law judge.
Wisconsin Administrative Code § DWD 220.17 governs the procedural rules for subpoenas and motions in administrative hearings conducted under this chapter. For subpoenas, the party who requests one is responsible for covering the costs of service, witness fees, and mileage, calculated according to the rates set in state statute. For motions, the rule distinguishes between oral motions made during a hearing—which are recorded along with the judge's ruling—and written motions filed outside the hearing, which must clearly state the relief sought and the legal basis for it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who are parties to an administrative proceeding under § DWD 220.17 should be aware that requesting a subpoena comes with direct financial responsibility for service costs and statutory witness and mileage fees. A compliant participant in such proceedings generally ensures that any written motions are filed with the assigned administrative law judge and include all supporting briefs, affidavits, and documentary evidence at the time of filing. Operators familiar with this provision understand that written motions are typically decided on the papers alone, without additional oral argument, unless the administrative law judge specifically requests it.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who are parties to an administrative hearing governed by § DWD 220.17 have the right to file motions and, if needed, to request subpoenas, though the costs of service and witness and mileage fees for any subpoena fall on the requesting party. Written motions must be filed with the assigned administrative law judge and must briefly explain the relief being sought and the grounds for it; opposing parties also have the opportunity to file a written response. Tenants navigating these procedures may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource to better understand how these procedural rules apply to their hearing.
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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